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In this prospective study, all patients with distal fibula fractures (AO 44 B1.1, B1.2, B1.3), with indication for surgery were included. Patients were randomized to either the DePuy Synthes® one-third semitubular plate (Group I) or NEWCLIP TECHNICS, Active Ankle® polyaxial locking plate (Group II). In Group II early weight bearing was allowed after two weeks postoperatively. Primary outcome parameter was function of the ankle joint, assessed by the Olerud and Molander ankle score (OMAS), Foot and Ankle outcome score (FAOS) and Karlsson and Peterson Scoring System for Ankle function (KPSS). Secondary outcome parameter were postoperative complications. Superficial wound infection, delayed wound healing, mechanically prominent implant, skin irritations were considered as minor and deep wound infection, material loosening, loss of reduction were regarded as major complications requiring revision surgery. Clinical and radiological follow-up were performed 6 and 12 weeks, 6 months and 1 year postoperatively.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| 1/3 tubular plate | Active Comparator | Standard care according to AO guidelines using the Implant "1/3 tubular plate" |
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| Active ankle plate | Active Comparator | Actual care using the new implant using the Implant "Active ankle plate" |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| ORIF non-locking | Procedure | Open reduction and internal fixation using 1/3 tubular plate |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Ankle function | Clinical objective ankle function assessed by Olerud and Molander ankle score (OMAS) | 12 month |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Ankle function | Clinical objective ankle function assessed by Foot and Ankle outcome score (FAOS) | 12 month |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Chlodwig Kirchhoff, MD | Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU München | Principal Investigator |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 33563235 | Derived | Zyskowski M, Wurm M, Greve F, Pesch S, von Matthey F, Pfluger P, Cronlein M, Biberthaler P, Kirchhoff C. Is early full weight bearing safe following locking plate ORIF of distal fibula fractures? BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2021 Feb 9;22(1):159. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-04009-x. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D064386 | Ankle Fractures |
| ID | Term |
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| D050723 | Fractures, Bone |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D016512 | Ankle Injuries |
| D007869 | Leg Injuries |
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| ORIF locking | Procedure | Open reduction and internal fixation using active ankle polyaxial locking plate |
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