Preventing infection with antibiotics in subtalar fusion surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving antibiotics before surgery can prevent infections in people having subtalar fusion (a procedure to join two bones in the ankle). If you have arthritis in that joint from a past injury and are otherwise healthy, this study may help lower your risk of infection after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have arthritis in the subtalar joint (a joint below your ankle) that was caused by a past injury.
- The skin around your ankle and foot is healthy, with no cuts, sores, or infections.
- You do not have diabetes or an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus).
- You have not had any previous surgery on your foot or ankle.
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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