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Can a less invasive surgery speed up pilon fracture healing?

NCT ID NCT03367169

Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two surgical techniques for treating pilon fractures—a serious type of ankle fracture. One method uses a minimally invasive approach with a plate, while the other uses traditional open reduction and internal fixation. The study will measure how quickly the wound heals, how long bandages are needed, and overall foot and ankle function. Adults with certain types of pilon fractures may participate, and the goal is to see which technique offers better recovery and safety.

What this could mean

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Active substance
minimally invasive surgical technique (percutaneous plating) compared with open reduction and internal fixation
What this could lead to
If minimally invasive surgery proves better, it could lead to faster recovery and fewer wound complications for people with pilon fractures.
What could go wrong
This is a small trial, and results may not apply to all fracture types. Both surgeries carry risks like infection or nerve damage, and the less invasive approach might not always be feasible.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2017

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * More than 18-year-old with opened or closed pilon fracture Cauchoix type 1, * signed patient consent Exclusion Criteria: * Open pilon fracture cauchoix type 2 or 3, * infection of the operating site, * previous osseous disease * patient who are unwilling or unable to give consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Leg Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BONE Fractures Leg injuries Pilon fractures

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

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