Ankle Fracture Treatment in the Elderly

The purpose of this study is to track surgical outcomes and post-operative course in patients 55 years of age or older treated for ankle fractures.

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Key information

Conditions

Ankle Fracture Ankle Fractures Ankle Injuries Fractures, Bone Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

55 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

UF&Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute

Gainesville, Florida, 32607, United States

About this study

This study seeks to describe and track surgical outcomes associated with the use of a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat ankle fractures in at-risk patients 55 years of age or older

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

at least 55 years of age at time of surgery
receiving treatment for ankle fractures

Exclusion criteria

none

Treatment and study plan

Fracture union

Other

Retrospective records review post-operatively until fracture resolved.

Primary outcomes

Status of Fracture Union

Time frame: Post-operatively until documentation of fracture healing, assessed up to seven months following surgery.

Retrospective records review tracking ankle fractures post-operatively until fracture heals.

Secondary outcomes

Post-operative Complications

Time frame: Post-operatively until documentation that complications resolved, assessed up to seven months following surgery.

Retrospective record review tracking complications post-operatively until resolved.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Florida

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Ankle Fracture Treatment in the Elderly, at Risk Population

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Sep 30, 2011
Registry last updated: Oct 3, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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