Smart crutch tips for leg fracture recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a special crutch tip that helps guide how much weight you put on your leg after shinbone surgery. It may help you recover more safely by giving you feedback on your weight-bearing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You weigh between 40 and 120 kg (about 88 to 265 pounds).
- You have a closed break in your shinbone (tibia) that needs surgery.
- You can use crutches safely and have permission from your doctor to put some weight on your injured leg.
- You are willing to follow a weight-bearing plan using special crutch tips and attend follow-up visits over 9 months.
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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