One vs two wires for severe bunion surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of fixing the bone after bunion surgery (using one or two small wires). It's for people with severe bunions who haven't gotten better with non-surgical treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have pain on the inside of your big toe joint.
- X-rays show that your big toe is angled more than 20 degrees and the bones behind it are widened more than 10 degrees.
- You have tried non-surgical treatments (like special shoes or pads) for at least 8 months, and they haven't helped enough.
- You are willing to come back for check-ups with X-rays and questionnaires for one year after surgery.
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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