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Osteosynthesis of Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures: Arthroscopically Assisted Percutaneous Technique Versus Sinus Tarsi Approach

NCT04372251 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Norway tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2020-05-05
Last updated
2024-12-09

Condition(s) studied

Calcaneus Fracture

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Sinus tarsi approach (STA)Percutaneous Arthroscopically Assisted Osteosynthesis (PACO)

Sinus tarsi approach (STA): Osteosynthesis

Percutaneous Arthroscopically Assisted Osteosynthesis (PACO): Osteosynthesis

Study summary

In this randomized controlled trial, the outcomes of two surgical techniques for intraarticular calcaneal fractures will be evaluated and compared.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Dislocated intraarticular calcaneal fracture, type Sanders II or Sanders III with an intraarticular step \> 2mm * Patients between 18 and 70 years of age * Acute presentation at one of our departments, enabling surgery within 10 days after injury Exclusion Criteria: * Intraarticular step of \< 2mm * Sanders IV fractures * Open fractures * Bilateral injuries * Concomitant major injuries of the foot, ankle or leg that affect the rehabilitation process * Multitraumized patients * Previous injury or surgery of the hindfoot * Charcot foot * Serious medical condition that contradicts surgery * Noncompliant patients * Insufficient Norwegian or English language skills * Patients not available for follow-up * Inability to conduct the rehabilitation protocol

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ) — 5 years
    Foot-Ankle specific PROM (0-100 with 0 representing the best possible outcome)

Trial sites (5)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Haukeland University Hospital Bergen Norway
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust - Drammen hospital Drammen Norway
Oslo university hospial Oslo Norway
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust - Bærum hospital Sandvika Norway
Østfold Hospital Trust Sarpsborg Østfold fylke
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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