Compare ankle surgery options for lateral ankle instability
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares different surgical techniques to treat ongoing (chronic) pain and instability on the outside of the ankle. If you qualify, your care team will determine which surgery approach best fits your situation and then track your outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain and looseness (instability) on the outside of your ankle
- Your Beighton score is 4 or higher (a measure of joint looseness)
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- Your most recent significant ankle injury was more than 3 months ago
- You do not have a deltoid ligament injury
- Your lower-leg alignment is not too far off (more than 5 degrees)
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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