Bone loss repair: Masquelet technique vs transport nails
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical techniques for rebuilding bone in the lower leg or thigh after significant bone loss. If you need this type of surgery, you may be able to join and help doctors learn which method works best.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have bone loss in your lower leg or thigh that needs reconstructive surgery.
- The bone loss is caused by a condition like a tumor, a fracture that won't heal, a recent injury, or an infection.
- Your surgeon plans to use either a 'transport nail' (a metal rod that moves bone slowly) or the 'Masquelet technique' (a staged bone graft procedure).
- You do not have other serious medical conditions that would make surgery unsafe.
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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