Tourniquet use during ankle surgery and recovery outcomes
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using a tourniquet during ankle fracture surgery affects healing, leg movement, and patient-reported recovery. It may help doctors choose the safest, most comfortable approach for surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 89 years old
- You are having surgery to fix an ankle fracture at OHSU
- You do not have sepsis (a serious body-wide infection)
- You do not have other major bone injuries
- You do not have other significant injuries in the same leg (on the side being operated on)
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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