Does Joint Lavage Reduce Intraarticular Inflammation in High-energy Tibial Pilon Fractures?

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 15, 2023

Primary Completion Date

July 31, 2025

Study Completion Date

July 31, 2025

Conditions
Post-traumatic; ArthrosisTibial FracturesPost-Traumatic Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Joint Lavage

An arthrotomy will be made at the time of temporary external fixation and 1L normal saline will be used to irrigate the ankle joint.

Trial Locations (1)

78234

RECRUITING

Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

NIH

collaborator

Brooke Army Medical Center

FED

lead

United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego

FED