Compare knee implant vs surgery for certain tibia fractures
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of treating a specific type of broken upper part of the shinbone near the knee: surgery with plates/screws versus a knee joint replacement. It may help find which option works better for restoring knee function after these fractures.
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Who can take part
- You have a recent fracture in the upper shinbone that reaches into the knee joint
- The imaging test shows the knee surface is pressed down by at least 2 millimeters
- Your kneecap tendon (patellar tendon) is intact and not torn
- You are able and willing to be treated with either option (plates/screws or knee replacement)
- You were able to walk normally before the injury
- Your overall health is stable enough for surgery (no severe medical risks)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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