Clinical Trial: Surgical Versus Functional Treatment for Acute Ruptures of the Lateral Ligament Complex of the Ankle in Young Males - A Randomized Controlled Trial With a Mean of 14 Years Follow-up

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Surgical Versus Functional Treatment for Acute Ruptures of the Lateral Ligament Complex of the Ankle in Young Males - A Randomized Controlled Trial With a Mean of 14 Years Follow-up

Brief Summary: The aim of this prospective randomized controlled trial was to compare the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment in acute lateral ligament injury of ankle. The more detailed aims were to assess the function, physical activity level, re-injuries, objective stability and radiographic changes seen by magnetic resonance imaging in patients randomized to surgery or to functional treatment after a mean of 14 years follow-up.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Finnish Defense Forces

Current Primary Outcome: The main outcome measure in the present study was a validated ankle injury scoring scale, A Performance Test Protocol and Scoring Scale for the Evaluation of Ankle Injuries.

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Return to pre-injury level in physical activity, re-injuries of the same ankle, visits to physician due to the same ankle, range of joint motion, subjective satisfaction and complications were measured

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Finnish Defense Forces

Dates:
Date Received: August 6, 2009
Date Started: February 1991
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 6, 2009
Last Verified: August 2009