Minimally invasive procedure to correct bunion alignment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This pilot study tests a minimally invasive (through small skin openings) correction to improve the alignment of a bunion (hallux valgus). It may help people who are already being advised to have bunion surgery, but who fit specific bone alignment measurements and safety criteria.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have adult hallux valgus (a bunion) and you’ve been told you need corrective surgery
- Your x-ray measurements fall within: hallux valgus angle 20° to 40°
- Your x-ray measurements fall within: intermetatarsal angle 10° to 20°
- You do not have instability in your big toe joint (first metatarsophalangeal joint)
- You do not have severe deformities or other important problems in your foot or lower leg
- You do not need additional surgery at the same time and you don’t have major nerve/blood-flow problems or illnesses that would slow bone healing
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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