Comparing two surgical approaches for tibial shaft fracture
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical techniques for fixing a broken shinbone (tibia). The goal is to find out which approach leads to better recovery with fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a broken shinbone (tibia shaft fracture).
- You have not had a previous knee injury.
- Your fracture is not an open fracture (skin broken) that is moderate or severe (Gustilo grade II or worse).
- You do not have a broken thigh bone (femur) or ankle bone on the same leg.
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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