Two surgical options for shinbone fractures in teens
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of surgery for a certain kind of shinbone (tibia) fracture in teenagers. The goal is to see which method leads to better healing and recovery with fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 16 years old.
- You have a fracture in the lower part of the shinbone, just above the ankle, that needs surgery.
- The fracture is closed (skin not broken) or has a very small, clean wound.
- The injury happened within the last two weeks.
- The growth plates in your shinbone are still open or partially open.
- You have not had a previous fracture or surgery on that same shinbone.
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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