The Development of Flat Foot After Ankle Fractures - Full Text View

The Development of Flat Foot After Ankle Fractures

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by Ottawa Health Research Institute, July 2007

Sponsored by:	Ottawa Health Research Institute
Information provided by:	Ottawa Health Research Institute
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00507910

Purpose

In this study we are trying to determine the incidence of flat foot (also called pes planus) among patients who have had an ankle fracture. As compared to the general population, it is predicted that the incidence of pes planus will be higher among people who have fractured their ankle.

Condition

Pes Planus

MedlinePlus related topics:

Foot Health Fractures

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Natural History, Longitudinal, Defined Population, Prospective Study

Official Title:	Pes Planus After Weber B and C Ankle Fractures

Further study details as provided by Ottawa Health Research Institute:

Estimated Enrollment:	25
Study Start Date:	December 2006

Detailed Description:

Pes planus may develop following ankle fractures due to additional injuries that are sustained at the time of ankle fracture. If this study can demonstrate an association, further research would investigate how to effectively treat the pes planus early to prevent it from becoming a symptomatic problem.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients will be considered eligible if:

They have sustained Weber type B or C ankle fractures and needed open reduction
They are 18 years of age or older
They are expected to be full weight bearing for at least 4 months to allow the potential of supporting structures to stretch and pes planus to develop

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients will be excluded if they already have flat foot in their non-fractured foot.
Patients with bilateral ankle fractures
Patients who are not competent to sign a consent form
A second fracture to the ankle
Pathological fractures
Patients with underlying cancer.

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00507910

Contacts


Contact: Alan Giachino	(613) 737-8144

Locations


Canada, Ontario
	The Ottawa Hospital	Recruiting
	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1Y 4E9

Sponsors and Collaborators

Ottawa Health Research Institute

Investigators


Principal Investigator:	Alan Giachino	OHRI

More Information

Study ID Numbers:	OHREB2006542
First Received:	July 25, 2007
Last Updated:	July 26, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00507910
Health Authority:	Canada: Health Canada

Keywords provided by Ottawa Health Research Institute:

ankle fracture

pes planus

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Fractures, Bone

Flatfoot

Congenital Abnormalities

Foot Deformities

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 22, 2008