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Dissolvable screws could spare ankle fracture patients a second surgery

NCT ID NCT05662449

Disease control Sponsor: NHS Grampian Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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 need for a second surgery to remove metal screws. The study enrolled 15 patients and used CT scans and patient surveys to check results.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2021

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Meets above criteria with appropriate ankle fracture

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Patient has a Weber C fibula fracture with or without a medial malleolus fracture and evidence of radiological syndesmotic widening on intra-operative stressing * Patient has a Weber B fracture with evidence of syndesmosis widening radiologically on stressing intra-operatively * Patient has a maissoneuve type injury with evidence of syndesmotic diastasis * Patient mobilises independently, with or without aids. * Patient has given formal consent to be involved in the trial and has completed the study consent form * Patient is likely to comply with study requirements * Patient is over the age of 18 years and under 65 years Exclusion Criteria: * • Immobility * Presence of a posterior malleolus fracture involving \>25% of articular surface * Open fractures * Pathological fractures * Other fractures involving the same lower extremity * Patient unwilling to give informed consent to be included in the trial * Patient has other injuries that would influence the study * Any ankle fracture that the treating surgeon feels inappropriate to be included in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ankle Fractures ankle injury disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Ankle fractures Ankle injuries and disorders Syndesmotic injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

    Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN, United Kingdom

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