Testing a new toe implant for arthritis and crooked toes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new implant called Lync® to fix arthritis or crooked toes (like hammer, claw, or mallet toes). The implant helps straighten the toe bone and may reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You have arthritis or a crooked toe (like a hammer, claw, or mallet toe).
- You are getting a special implant called Lync® to fix the bone alignment.
- You are not having any other major foot surgery, though small procedures like releasing a tight tendon are okay.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can follow your doctor's instructions and sign a consent form.
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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