Treatment of Complex Pilon Fractures
Purpose
This project intends to compare patient outcomes between patients undergoing ORIF compared to PA, or ankle fusion, following an acute pilon fracture. Limited literature comparing ORIF and ankle fusion as a primary procedure exists. Particularly, no present literature exists examining the novel arthrodesis surgical technique utilized in this study in conjunction with Opal sensor gait analysis data. This study will serve as a pilot study and assess patient gait, degree of pain, functional outcome scores, development of post-traumatic arthritis and/or infection, need for secondary surgery, and return to work time.
Condition
- Pilon Fracture
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
Individuals receiving ORIF or PA for a multifragmented acute pilon fracture occuring at the joint surface over the age of 18 from 2018 to present at The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) or Emory University Hospital.
Exclusion Criteria
Anyone under the age of 18 years. Pregnant women.
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) | Patient has underwent ORIF to repair a pilon fracture. | |
| Primary arthrodesis (PA; ankle fusion) | Patient has underwent PA/ankle fusion to repair a pilon fracture. |
Recruiting Locations
Kansas City, Kansas 66103
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center