Screw vs button for ankle syndesmotic injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to fix a torn ankle ligament (the syndesmosis) after a broken ankle. It helps doctors decide which method works better for healing and recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a broken ankle with the syndesmosis (the ligament holding the ankle bones together) torn or unstable.
- Your injury is either closed (skin not broken) or a minor open fracture (grade I).
- Your fracture is limited to the ankle area (not involving other major bones or severe open wounds).
- You have not had surgery on that ankle before and are generally healthy enough for surgery.
- You can follow post-surgery instructions (e.g., no severe memory problems).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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