Ankle Fracture Treatment in the Elderly

University of Florida118 enrolled

Overview

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.

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

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

118

Conditions

Ankle Fracture

Interventions

Fracture unionOTHER

Retrospective records review post-operatively until fracture resolved.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 55 YearsMax age: 85 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * at least 55 years of age at time of surgery * receiving treatment for ankle fractures Exclusion Criteria: * none

Locations (1)

UF&Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Status of Fracture Union

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

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

Secondary Outcomes

Post-operative Complications

Retrospective record review tracking complications post-operatively until resolved.

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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