Testing a new dissolving metal implant for joint fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a new 3D-printed metal implant made of a special magnesium alloy that dissolves over time. It is designed to help mend broken bones near joints, such as wrist, shoulder, or knee fractures, where there is a missing piece of bone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a broken bone near a joint (wrist, shoulder, or knee) that has a gap needing bone grafting.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and come back for follow-up visits after surgery.
- Your doctor says it is safe for you to have the surgery and to receive a magnesium alloy implant.
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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