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Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis for Calcaneal Fractures

Join a study on foot surgery for heel fractures.

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18 years and older
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Calcaneal fractures are serious injuries to the heel bone. When the fracture goes into the joint (intra-articular), it can cause long-term pain and arthritis, making it hard to walk or work. This study looks at two surgeries to help people get back to work faster. The first surgery is Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF), which fixes the broken bone with plates and screws. The second surgery is ORIF plus Primary Subtalar Arthrodesis (PSTA), which also joins two bones in the foot to reduce pain from arthritis. Adults who meet certain criteria will be randomly chosen for one of these treatments and will fill out surveys about their recovery. The study will see which surgery helps people return to work sooner.

  • The study lasts for 1 year, with follow-up visits required.
  • Participants must be 18 or older and meet specific medical criteria.
  • Results may help improve treatment and recovery times for heel injuries.
Study details
    Calcaneus Fracture

NCT06249126

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

13 December 2024

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