ANKLE FRACTURES

This study looks at whether giving extra oxygen through the nose after ankle fracture surgery can lower the chance of wound problems like infections or slow healing. It includes 200 adults who are at higher risk due to conditions like diabetes or smoking. Half will get oxygen the…

This study tests whether a local injection of multiple pain medicines works as well as regional anesthesia (numbing a larger area) for controlling pain after ankle fracture surgery. Researchers will compare pain scores, complications, and costs in 200 adults with rotational ankle…

This study asks over 2,300 people with various joint conditions (like arthritis, fractures, and hip problems) to fill out surveys about their treatment preferences. Researchers want to learn how factors like pain, recovery time, cost, and surgery versus non-surgery affect patient…

This study aimed to see if custom carbon fiber braces could reduce forces on the ankle joint after a fracture, potentially lowering the risk of arthritis. It planned to enroll adults with healed ankle fractures and test different brace designs. However, the study was withdrawn be…

This study aimed to see if waterproof casts cause more problems than standard casts in children with foot or ankle injuries. It was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

This study follows over 1,500 adults with common fractures (hip, shin, ankle, upper arm, or wrist) for one year after standard treatment. Researchers collect X-rays, patient surveys on pain and function, and activity data to understand recovery patterns. The goal is to learn what…