TRUMATCH graft cage for broken thigh/leg/arm bone gaps
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how well a specific metal implant (the TRUMATCH graft cage) works when there is a missing segment of a long bone in the arm, thigh, or shin. It may help stabilize the bone while doctors rebuild the defect with standard surgical care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 18 or older.
- You have a missing segment (gap) in part of your upper arm (humerus), thigh (femur), or shin bone (tibia) that needs surgery.
- Your care team evaluates and treats you at UC San Diego (UCSD).
- You can understand the informed consent information and speak with the study team.
- Your doctor does not plan a different repair method as the best option for you.
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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