Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria

This page explains the Inclusion & Exclusion criteria for participants to enter the study

Column Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • They are aged 8 to 15 years old inclusive.
  • There is radiographic evidence of a displaced fracture of the distal tibia involving the physis and metaphysis (SHII); with or without a corresponding fibula fracture.
    The treating clinician believes that they may benefit from surgical reduction +/- fixation.

Exclusion Criteria

  • The injury is more than 7 days old.
  • The fracture is open.
  • They have an intra-articular fracture that requires fixation to restore the joint surface.
  • They have any other contralateral (opposite-sided) ankle fracture/injury.
  • There is evidence that the patient and/or parent/guardian would be unable to adhere to trial procedures or complete follow-up.
  • The patient has previously been enrolled into the ODD SOCKS Study.

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