Cast versus internal nail for broken shin bones in kids
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat a displaced tibial (shin) shaft fracture in children: using a cast only versus using a metal nail inside the bone. It may help doctors understand which approach best supports healing and recovery.
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Who can take part
- Be 6 to 15 years old
- Have a displaced break in the middle part of the shin bone (tibia shaft)
- Your fracture must be closed (not an open wound showing bone)
- You should not have compartment syndrome (serious pressure/swelling in the leg)
- You should not have nerve or blood-flow problems in the injured leg
- You should not have a break caused by weak/broken bone (pathological fracture) or other major medical conditions that affect bone strength
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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