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PILON – Primary Ankle Arthrodesis versus Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Fragility Fractures Around the Ankle in the Frail Elderly: A Prospective, Randomized, Multi-Center, Clinical Trial

Primary Ankle Arthrodesis versus Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Fragility Fractures Around the Ankle in the Frail Elderly: A Prospective, Randomized, Multi-Center, Clinical Trial

PI: Dr. Emil Schemitsch (London Health Sciences Centre)

Local PI: Dr. Jamal Al-Asiri

Project Coordinator: Jodi Gallant (gallaj4@mcmaster.ca)

Status: Actively Recruiting

Recruitment Start Date: March 2023

Recruitment End Date: TBD

Objective: Does primary ankle fusion for the treatment of severe fractures around the ankle in the frail elderly result in improved outcomes and a lower rate of complications compared with ORIF?

Funding Received: London Health Sciences Centre

Anatomical Location: Severe ankle fractures

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