ANKLE FRACTURES

This study looked at using bioabsorbable (dissolvable) screws instead of metal screws to fix a specific type of ankle injury called syndesmosis disruption. The goal was to see if these screws could hold the bones in place while they heal, then naturally dissolve, avoiding the nee…

This study tested whether a long-acting painkiller called Exparel (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than the standard version for numbing the foot and ankle during and after surgery. About 248 adults having elective foot or ankle surgery received either Exparel or standard bup…

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 were randomly assigned to go home the same day or stay in the hospital after surgery. Researchers measured pain, symptoms, daily activities, a…

This study tested whether a low-dose standing CT scanner can detect early signs of joint degeneration in people who had an ankle fracture. Researchers scanned the ankles of 97 adults aged 18 to 70 over 18 months to 5 years. The goal was to see if this imaging method could predict…

This study looked back at 107 patients who had surgery for a broken ankle bone (distal fibula) to see how well they recovered and what problems occurred. Researchers reviewed medical records and X-rays, and asked patients about their function and pain one year after surgery. The …

This study tested whether custom carbon fiber braces can reduce harmful forces on the ankle joint after a fracture, which may lower the risk of developing arthritis. Twenty-two adults with healed ankle fractures walked with and without different brace designs while researchers me…

This study looked at 86 adults who had ankle fracture surgery. Even when their post-surgery X-rays looked good, a CT scan sometimes found that the bones were not perfectly aligned. The researchers then checked how well the ankle worked one year later. The goal was to see if CT sc…