Surgery for severe heel bone fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical treatments for severe heel bone fractures. It aims to see which approach helps patients recover better after this type of injury.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a severe heel bone fracture that goes into the joint (Sanders type 3 or 4).
- Your injury happened within the last 14 days.
- You do not have an open wound near the fracture.
- You do not have other major foot injuries at the same time.
- You do not have blood flow problems in your foot.
- You have not had previous disease or damage to the subtalar joint.
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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