CT scan with stress tests for unstable ankle ligaments
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special CT scan with gentle stress maneuvers can better find ankle ligament injury (syndesmotic instability) after a sprain. If you had a recent ankle sprain and exam suggests this specific injury, the scan may help guide the right treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (older than 18 years).
- You had an ankle sprain in just one ankle (not both).
- Your sprain happened within the last 3 weeks.
- A clinician’s exam suggests a syndesmotic (lower ankle ligament) injury.
- You have not had prior surgery on that ankle.
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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