Lateral Ankle Treatment

This is a randomized control trial of pediatric patients with acute lateral ankle avulsion fractures. Patients will be randomized into two groups: Standard of care treatment which includes booting with early range of motion and gradual weening from the boot and a Test treatment which includes a 6 week short-let cast. The purpose of the study is to test whether prolonged immobilization (casting) can help prevent the formation of a subfibular ossicle. The study consists of two patient visits.

NCT Number	NCT07751068
Lead Sponsor	Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Conditions	Avulsion Fracture
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2026-06-08
Primary Completion	2032-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2034-04-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-07