Balance after surgery for a broken heel bone
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study checks how well your body balances after surgery to fix a broken heel bone. It helps see if your heel alignment affects your overall posture and balance, which can improve your recovery and daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You broke your heel bone (calcaneus) on one side only, and the break went into the joint.
- You had surgery using plates or screws to fix the broken bone.
- It has been at least 1 year since your surgery.
- You are able to stand on your own without help.
- You do not have other serious leg or spine fractures, diabetes, nerve problems, or balance disorders.
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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