Wound vacuum therapy for high-risk leg fractures
Part of Infections, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special wound vacuum (negative pressure therapy) applied after surgery can lower the risk of infections and other complications in people with severe leg fractures. If you have a high-risk tibia or ankle fracture, this treatment may help you heal better.
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Who can take part
- You have a broken leg bone (tibia, plateau, or pilon) that needed surgery with metal implants.
- Your fracture is considered high-risk, such as an open fracture or one that was temporarily held with an external frame before final surgery.
- Your surgical incision or wound is at least 1.2 inches long.
- You are 18 years or older.
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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