Fixing severe heel fractures: screws vs foot fusion
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to fix a severe heel bone fracture: using plates and screws (internal fixation) versus fusing the joint below the ankle (subtalar arthrodesis). It helps doctors learn which approach leads to better recovery for patients with this severe injury.
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Who can take part
- You must have a severe heel bone fracture (Sanders type 3 or 4) that goes into the ankle joint.
- Your injury must be within 14 days of the study start.
- Your fracture must not be an open fracture (bone coming through the skin).
- You must not have any other foot injury on the same side.
- You must not have blood flow problems or previous subtalar joint disease.
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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