ANKLE FRACTURES

This study looked back at the medical records of 107 people who had surgery for a broken ankle bone (the fibula) to see how well they healed and what problems they had. The goal was to understand recovery times and functional outcomes using standard questionnaires. No new treatme…

This study checked if regular X-rays after ankle surgery are enough to see if the bones are properly aligned. 86 adults with ankle fractures had both X-rays and CT scans after surgery. The goal was to see how often CT scans find misalignment that X-rays miss, and whether that aff…

This study tested if custom carbon fiber braces can reduce harmful forces on the ankle joint after a fracture. 22 adults with healed ankle fractures walked with different brace designs to measure joint stress and pain. The goal is to help doctors design braces that lower the chan…

This study tested whether a new low-cost, low-dose standing CT scanner can detect early signs of arthritis after ankle fractures. 97 adults with ankle fractures were followed for up to 5 years. The goal was to see if this scanner could spot joint damage earlier than standard meth…

This study looked at whether people with ankle fractures that need surgery can recover just as well at home as in the hospital. 86 adults with stable ankle fractures were randomly assigned to outpatient or inpatient care. Researchers measured pain, symptoms, daily function, and s…