Compression therapy for swelling after ankle injury
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether compression therapy helps control swelling after an ankle injury or surgery. If you're being treated for an ankle fracture or certain foot surgeries, this study may help improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are having surgery or treatment for an ankle, mid-foot, or hind-foot fracture or fusion at QEII Health Sciences Centre.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have any wound healing problems after surgery.
- You will be able to walk in a boot and put weight on your foot 6 weeks after surgery or injury.
- You do not have other conditions like lymphedema or heart disease that could affect results.
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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