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Elastic Nailing With Kirschner Wires Versus Plate Fixation for Distal Tibial Fractures in Adolescents

24 agosto 2026 aggiornato da: Mohamed Sabry Farghaly, Sohag University

Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing Supplemented by Kirschner Wires Versus Plate Fixation in the Treatment of Distal Tibial Metaphyseal-diaphyseal Junction Fractures in Adolescents

This prospective randomized controlled trial will compare two surgical methods for treating distal tibial metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures in adolescents aged 10 to 16 years. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either elastic stable intramedullary nailing supplemented by Kirschner wires or plate fixation. The study will compare fracture healing, radiological alignment, time to full weight-bearing, functional outcomes, and treatment-related complications. Participants will be followed at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months after surgery.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

Distal tibial metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures in adolescents can be difficult to treat because of the short distal fragment, proximity to the growth plate, and tendency toward displacement and malalignment. Elastic stable intramedullary nailing is minimally invasive and preserves the fracture biology, but fixation of the short distal fragment may be less stable. Supplementary Kirschner wires may improve rotational and angular stability. Plate fixation provides stable fixation and good control of alignment but may require greater soft-tissue dissection.

This study will be conducted at the Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Sohag University Hospital. Eligible adolescents with displaced or unstable distal tibial metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures requiring surgical fixation will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups. Group A will undergo elastic stable intramedullary nailing supplemented by one or two Kirschner wires. Group B will undergo plate fixation using a distal tibial locking compression plate. Randomization will be performed using a computer-generated sequence in a 1:1 ratio.

Patients will undergo clinical and radiological follow-up at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. The primary outcomes are time to radiological union and fracture union rate. Secondary outcomes include coronal and sagittal alignment, time to full weight-bearing, AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Score, Lower Extremity Functional Scale, and complications including malunion, delayed union, nonunion, infection, implant irritation or failure, and reoperation.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

60

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Luoghi di studio

  • Egitto
    • Sohag Governorate
      • Sohag, Sohag Governorate, Egitto, 82749

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Bambino

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 10-16 years.
  • Patients diagnosed with distal tibial metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction (DTDMJ) fractures.
  • Closed fractures or Gustilo-Anderson type I open fractures.
  • Acute fractures presenting within two weeks of injury.
  • Displaced or unstable fractures requiring surgical fixation.
  • Open or partially open physis, as assessed on preoperative radiographs.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients younger than 10 years or older than 16 years.
  • Fractures involving the distal tibial physis (Salter-Harris fractures).
  • Intra-articular distal tibial fractures.
  • Gustilo-Anderson type II and III open fractures.
  • Pathological fractures.
  • Fractures associated with metabolic bone disease or congenital skeletal disorders.
  • Polytrauma patients requiring alternative treatment priorities.
  • Previous fracture, deformity, or surgical intervention involving the affected tibia.
  • Neurovascular injury requiring repair.

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: ESIN Supplemented by Kirschner Wires
Participants assigned to this arm will undergo elastic stable intramedullary nailing using two appropriately sized elastic titanium nails inserted through medial and lateral proximal tibial metaphyseal entry points. One or two supplementary Kirschner wires will then be inserted percutaneously across the distal fragment under fluoroscopic guidance to improve rotational and angular stability.
Procedura: Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing Supplemented by Kirschner Wires
Closed reduction will be performed under fluoroscopic guidance. Two appropriately sized titanium elastic nails will be inserted through medial and lateral entry points in the proximal tibial metaphysis and advanced across the fracture into the distal fragment. One or two supplementary Kirschner wires will then be inserted percutaneously across the distal fragment under fluoroscopic guidance to enhance rotational and angular stability.
Comparatore attivo: Plate Fixation
Participants assigned to this arm will undergo fixation with a distal tibial locking compression plate using a minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique or a limited open approach according to fracture characteristics. The plate will be positioned on the medial aspect of the tibia and fixed with appropriate locking and cortical screws under fluoroscopic guidance.
Procedura: Plate fixation
Following fracture reduction, fixation will be performed using a distal tibial locking compression plate through a minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis technique or a limited open approach according to fracture characteristics. The plate will be positioned on the medial aspect of the tibia and secured with appropriate locking and cortical screws under fluoroscopic guidance.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Time to Radiological Union
Lasso di tempo: From surgery through 6 months
Time from surgery to radiographic evidence of fracture union as assessed on follow-up anteroposterior and lateral radiographs.
From surgery through 6 months
Fracture Union Rate
Lasso di tempo: At 6 months
Proportion of participants demonstrating radiological fracture union during postoperative follow-up.
At 6 months

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Coronal and Sagittal Alignment
Lasso di tempo: At 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months
Radiographic assessment of coronal and sagittal alignment of the distal tibia during postoperative follow-up.
At 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months
AOFAS Ankle-Hindfoot Score
Lasso di tempo: During postoperative follow-up through 6 months
Functional outcome assessed using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Score. The total score ranges from 0 to 100 points, including pain, function, and alignment, with higher scores indicating better outcome.
During postoperative follow-up through 6 months
Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Lasso di tempo: During postoperative follow-up through 6 months
Functional outcome assessed using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), a patient-reported measure evaluating difficulty with daily activities such as walking, running, and climbing stairs. The maximum score is 80 points, with higher scores indicating better lower-extremity function.
During postoperative follow-up through 6 months
Treatment-Related Complication Rate
Lasso di tempo: From surgery through 6 months
Proportion of participants experiencing treatment-related complications, including malunion, delayed union, nonunion, superficial infection, deep infection, implant irritation, implant failure, or reoperation.
From surgery through 6 months
Time to Full Weight-Bearing
Lasso di tempo: From surgery through 6 months
Time from surgery until the participant is allowed to progress to full weight-bearing based on fracture stability and radiographic evidence of healing.
From surgery through 6 months

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

Sohag University

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Studia le date principali

Inizio studio (Effettivo)

1 luglio 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

30 giugno 2027

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

30 giugno 2027

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

20 agosto 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

20 agosto 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

24 agosto 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

26 agosto 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

24 agosto 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 agosto 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Parole chiave

Termini MeSH pertinenti aggiuntivi

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • SOH-MED-2026-001

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

Hai intenzione di condividere i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)?

NO

Informazioni su farmaci e dispositivi, documenti di studio

Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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