Targeting the plantaris muscle in ankle surgery for children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if removing the plantaris muscle during surgery improves ankle movement in children with tight heel cords. It aims to see if this extra step leads to better outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 4 and 17 years old
- You are scheduled for surgery to treat ankle tightness (equinus) at Stollery Children's Hospital
- You have one of these conditions: idiopathic toe walking, cerebral palsy, hereditary spastic paraparesis, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke
- You can keep your foot flat (hindfoot and midfoot neutral) during the exam
- Your ankle bends up (passive dorsiflexion) less than 20 degrees beyond the tight position
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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