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Study identifier: NCT06568276 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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The Benefit of Repairing the Deltoid Ligament in Unstable Ankle Fractures

Condition: Ankle Fractures · Deltoid Ligament; Sprain (Strain) (Ankle)  ·  Sponsor: Ostfold Hospital Trust

PhaseNA
Planned participants120
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Ankle fractures occur in 1 out of 800 persons a year and is a common injury. The deltoid ligament is necessary for the stability of the joint and guides choice of treatment. Cadaveric studies have shown that deltoid ligament repair gives more stability than the osteosynthesis of the lateral malleolus itself. The investigators want to show if suture of the deltoid ligament in unstable ankle fractures contribute to a better functional result and/or prevent long term osteoarthritis for our participants. Patients sustaining severe ankle fractures have shown a considerable loss of function that might affect their long term activities of daily living (ADL) function. Improving outcome for this group may preserve some patients' ability to work and reduce community expenses.

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Talk to the study team

Esten Konstad Haanæs, MD  ·  +4799789013  ·  estenkh@gmail.com

Marius Molund, MD, PhD  ·  +4790093988  ·  mariusmolund@hotmail.com

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Locations (9)

Oestfold Hospital TrustGrålum, Postbox 300, NorwayRecruiting
Ålesund SjukhehusÅlesund, NorwayRecruiting
Haukeland University HospitalBergen, NorwayRecruiting
Nordlandssykehuset BodøBodø, NorwayRecruiting
Sykehuset Innlandet ElverumElverum, NorwayRecruiting
Sykehuset Innlandet GjøvikGjøvik, NorwayRecruiting
Sykehuset LevangerLevanger, NorwayRecruiting
Oslo University Hospital Ullevål/AkerOslo, NorwayRecruiting
Stavanger University HospitalStavanger, NorwayRecruiting

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