Small surgery vs. casting for heel bone joint fractures
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares a small-incision surgery to non-surgical treatment (like casting) for certain heel bone fractures that involve the ankle joint. It aims to see which approach helps people heal better and get back to normal activity sooner.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your heel bone (calcaneus) fracture must be a certain type that involves the joint and happened less than 15 days ago.
- You must be able to have regional anesthesia (numbing only part of your body).
- You must be able to follow a rehab program after surgery or casting.
- You cannot have other serious fractures in your leg, thigh, or pelvis, or a spinal cord injury.
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