Surgery for chronic ankle instability: Broström vs allograft
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical techniques to fix chronic ankle instability. It is for people with ongoing ankle weakness, multiple sprains, or loose ligaments who have not had ankle surgery before.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- Your ankle often feels unstable or gives way
- An MRI shows a torn ligament in your ankle
- You have not had any previous ankle surgery
- You have no severe arthritis or cartilage damage in the ankle
- You are not pregnant or allergic to cow collagen
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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