NAC injection during staged surgery for pilon fractures
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether injecting N-acetylcysteine (NAC) into the joint during staged surgery can improve care for certain high-energy pilon fractures. It may help support healing where the joint is involved.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- Your pilon fracture is closed (not open) and from high-energy trauma
- Your injury requires a staged procedure (two-step surgery plan)
- You have no known allergy to NAC (N-acetylcysteine)
- Your wounds allow the surgical team to safely inject into the joint
- You are willing to take part in the study and follow its procedures
- You are not pregnant
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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