Active clinical trials for "Ankle Injuries"

Comparison of the reliability of different examination techniques to detect fractures in patients with ankle trauma.

The goal of this Cross-cultural validation study is to Urdu translate and cross-cultural validation of Foot and Ankle Disability Index for the Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. The main question it aims to answer was: • To Translate Foot and Ankle Disability Index in Urdu and to find out the Validity and Reliability for Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability. Data collection procedure would be, FADI Urdu version was introduced and the patients were asked to fill FADI Urdu version. The questionnaire was filled again by the same participants after one week to assess the test retest reliability. Questionnaire was conducted to have the best result. After the ethical approval, participants who meet the inclusion criteria and who were free from exclusion criteria were explained about the objectives of this study. Only those who gave consent were included in the study.

Ankle sprain is very common. In France, its daily incidence is estimated at 6000. It often causes pain, a temporary period of disability and can results in recurrence and chronic ankle instability. Therefore, an early management and follow up treatment is necessary. Now, functional treatment is clinically the treatment strategy of choice for ankle sprain. It is based on rest, ice, compression, elevation and can use a functional support (like an ankle brace). To evaluate gravity and improve management, a clinical assessment delayed between 4 and 5 days post injury is necessary.

Ankle fractures are common injuries that are being operated routinely. In order to restore the long term function and prevent arthritis of the ankle the broken fragments should be put in place precisely. Inadequate reduction can result in pain and long term disability. Recently, based on MRI studies and clinical studies, a significant number of ankle fractures are apparently fixed with less than optimal results. We suggest that the use of a new device that enables better three dimensional imaging will improve the quality of operations performed for ankle fractures.

Ankle sprain is frequently experienced by individuals participating in different sports activities. Ankle sprains have been shown to result in a decrease in level of physical activity and persistence of some symptoms for a long time. In this case, it is predicted that ankle sprains may affect the quality of life as well as functionality. Also, ankle sprain history may result in increased fear of movement, which may delay return to sports. This study aimed to examine the relationship between foot and ankle functionality, fear of movement and quality of life of elite athletes with a history of ankle sprain.

To demonstrate the functional results of patients with ankle fractures operated with arthroscopic deltoid repair.

The primary objective is to evaluate indications and outcomes of operative fixation of syndesmotic injuries, at least in part, with direct anatomic augmentation in acute and subacute traumatic cases. The secondary objective of the study is to evaluate clinically the InternalBraceTm to facilitate the direct syndesmotic fixation/augmentation.

Complex high energy fractures of the lower extremity are life changing injuries and are known to be associated with poor functional outcome post operatively. The list of potential post-operative complications associated with these injuries is long, and the worst of these fractures can even be limb threatening. One of the most difficult and prevalent post-operative issues this patient population faces is chronic pain and its association to opioid addiction, which is currently an epidemic across North America. These individuals not only present with physical insult but psychological trauma as well, which also greatly affects these patients post-operatively. Properly educating the patient about their injury and the process that they will embark on can greatly empower the patient as they begin their journey of rehabilitation. This process can hopefully mute or silence some of these modifiable risk factors predisposing patients to poor functional outcomes and chronic pain. The investigators also hope to help them initiate/develop coping strategies to better overcome the many obstacles these patients face and to do so using 3D printing. 3D printed models have not only been demonstrated to be valuable in orthopaedics, when it comes to educating patients about their disease and associated interventions, but many other specialties as well; such as: cardiac surgery, urology, and general surgery. Literature suggest that often little is understood or retained by the patient following a patient consent with regards to their injury, potential complications, interventions to be undertaken, as well as the rehabilitation process to follow. By providing the patient with a 3D printed model of their fracture while educating them pre-/post-operatively, the investigators hope they will better understand the aforementioned, often forgotten points, indirectly yielding better overall patient satisfaction, patient outcomes and pain scores.

To compare the results of multi-position MRI scans for ankle ligaments and tendons to clarify how to obtain imaging data of different ankle ligaments and define severity of injuries to calculate the rate of correct diagnosis, thereby developing a reasonable surgical treatment in clinical practice.

Ankle injuries are the most common acute injury to the active population. It is important to ensure best practices and techniques used in clinics for evaluation are validated and consistent. This study will compare diagnostic outcomes of a clinician and of a diagnostic arthrometer when testing acute ankle injuries.