Ankle fusion study: checking later need for foot joint fusion
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how often people who had ankle fusion surgery later need another fusion of a nearby joint in the foot (subtalar joint). It may help doctors understand long-term outcomes after ankle fusion.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had surgery to fuse your ankle joint
- You are 18 years old 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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