Surgery plan for pain or skin problems in a healed leg stump
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at a surgical approach for people who already had an above-knee or below-knee amputation and now have ongoing pain or skin/stump problems that haven’t improved. It aims to improve comfort and how well the stump area heals, assuming you’re healthy enough for surgery under standard anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–65 years old.
- You have already had a standard above-knee (AKA) or below-knee (BKA) amputation.
- You have ongoing stump symptoms like severe pain or worsening skin around the stump.
- Your current stump skin and wound are healing well (no signs of poor healing).
- You can communicate clearly, and you’re highly motivated to follow the study plan.
- You are able to have surgery with standard anesthesia (heart/lung health is adequate).
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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