Spine Surgery Recovery: Open vs. Minimally Invasive Approaches
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares how people recover their normal walking patterns after surgery for mid-to-lower spine fractures. Researchers will measure your gait (how you walk) and muscle activity to see if the type of surgery affects how quickly you heal.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a fracture in your mid-back or lower-back spine that needs surgical stabilization (reinforcement)
- You do not have nerve damage or paralysis from your spine injury
- You are willing to undergo gait analysis and muscle activity testing after your surgery
- You can participate in follow-up assessments to track your walking recovery over time
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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