Which ankle surgery works best? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05729542
First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study compares two standard surgical procedures for repairing a specific type of ankle injury called syndesmosis, often linked with ankle fractures. Researchers will randomly assign 140 adult patients to receive either a suture button or a Fibulink implant. The goal is to see which method leads to less pain, better function, and faster return to work.
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