Long-term sports activity after ankle surgery for chronic instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study follows patients for years after ankle surgery to see how well they return to sports. It compares two surgical techniques for chronic ankle instability caused by old sprains.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have had ankle instability for at least 3 months, with symptoms like pain, swelling, or the ankle giving way.
- A doctor has confirmed ligament damage with a physical exam and an MRI.
- You are able to speak and read French and have health insurance.
- You are not a professional athlete and do not have severe arthritis, nerve problems, or other serious conditions in that 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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