Testing safer walking weight on a surgically treated heel fracture
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether “permissive weight bearing” (walking with allowed weight) is safe and helpful after surgery for a displaced heel bone fracture. It’s meant to improve recovery while protecting the healing bone.
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Who can take part
- You had surgery for a displaced heel fracture on one side (not both feet) within 6 weeks of the injury
- Your heel fracture is classified as Sanders type II to IV
- You are age 18 to 67
- You can understand instructions, follow the walking protocol, and complete questionnaires
- You need surgery such as open or closed reduction with internal fixation
- You can sign informed consent
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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