Compare ankle stabilization surgery techniques for ligament injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to surgically stabilize an ankle that feels unstable and causes pain. It may help patients by identifying which technique leads to better ankle function and outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You have ongoing pain on the outer (lateral) side of your ankle with instability
- Your Beighton score is 4 or higher (a common joint-looseness screening test)
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- Your most recent ankle injury was more than 3 months ago
- You have not had specific ankle/ligament injury to the deltoid ligament
- Your lower-leg alignment is within 5 degrees (not more than that misalignment)
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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