Heel bone fusion for severe fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether fusing the joint just below the ankle (subtalar joint) during heel bone fracture repair helps people with severe fractures heal better. You may qualify if you have a specific type of broken heel bone and can return for follow-up visits for one year.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a broken heel bone (calcaneus) that is a severe type (Sanders III or IV) or a less severe type (Sanders II) with problems like a very flat bone, open wound, chronic pain, or substance use
- You are able to come back to the study site for checkups for one year after surgery
- You speak English or Spanish
- You are not planning to have surgery with a large cut on the side of your heel (extensile lateral approach)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is not over 40
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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