Double Screw Surgery for Ankle Fractures That Haven't Healed
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical technique using two screws to fix ankle fractures (specifically on the outer ankle bone) that haven't healed properly after six months or more. The goal is to help the bone heal and reduce pain and disability.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have an outer ankle bone fracture (lateral malleolus) that failed to heal after at least 6 months
- Your fracture is a specific type (Weber A, horizontal break) that hasn't united
- Imaging (X-rays or CT scans) shows your bone is suitable for screw fixation and hasn't deteriorated too much
- You do not have an active infection or previous bone infection at the fracture site
- Your fracture has not caused severe deformity or major bone loss requiring complex reconstruction
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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