Surgical approaches for shin bone fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two different surgical techniques for fixing a break in the shin bone (tibial shaft fracture). Both methods approach the bone from the knee area, but one goes through the knee cap and the other goes around it. The goal is to see which approach leads to better healing and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have a fracture of the tibial shaft (the long middle part of your shin bone)
- You have not had a previous knee injury
- Your fracture is not an open fracture (or is only a minor open fracture)
- You do not have fractures of the thigh bone (femur) or ankle on the same side
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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