Medial malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON) trial protocol - a prospective randomised controlled trial of operative versus non-operative management of associated medial malleolus fractures in unstable fractures of the ankle

Medial malleolus: Operative Or Non-operative (MOON) trial protocol - a prospective randomised controlled trial of operative versus non-operative management of associated medial malleolus fractures in unstable fractures of the ankle

Abstract Background There are limited data reporting the outcome of patients with non-operatively managed medial malleolus fractures compared to those treated surgically in the presence of fibular stabilisation for unstable fractures of the ankle. Conservative management could result in fewer compli...

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Main Authors: Thomas H. Carter, William M. Oliver, Catriona Graham, Andrew D. Duckworth, Timothy O. White
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Randomised controlled trial
Ankle fractures
Medial malleolus
Fracture fixation
Trauma
Patient outcome
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3642-7

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