Clinical Trial: Outcomes of Operative Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fracture - Comparison Between Metallic and Biodegradable Implants
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Outcomes of Operative Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fracture - Comparison Between Metallic and Biodegradable Implants
Brief Summary: The purposes of this study are to compare the outcomes of the biodegradable implants for the fixation of ankle fracture and those of metallic implants, and to assess the problems of the biodegradable implants. Null hypothesis is that the clinical outcomes of biodegradable plate and screws for ankle fracture are not different from those of metallic implants.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: National Police Hospital
Current Primary Outcome: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS) score [ Time Frame: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment(SMFA) scale [ Time Frame: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: National Police Hospital
Dates:
Date Received: September 2, 2011
Date Started: June 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: September 8, 2011
Last Verified: September 2011