HALLUX VALGUS

This study investigates whether using a connected app with guided exercises, alongside standard physiotherapy, improves joint mobility six months after bunion surgery compared to physiotherapy alone. About 188 adults undergoing first-time, isolated bunion surgery will participate…

This pilot study compares two types of keyhole surgery for hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions. Forty adults with moderate bunions will be randomly assigned to one of two procedures: one using a wire to stabilize the bone, the other using two small screws. The goal is to see…

This study is testing a new synthetic implant for the big toe joint in people with arthritis. The implant replaces the damaged joint surface to reduce pain and improve function. About 20 adults aged 21-75 with moderate to severe arthritis will be enrolled and followed for safety …

This study is testing special screws that dissolve over time, used in foot and ankle surgeries for fractures, realignments, or joint fusions. The screws are meant to hold bones together while they heal, then safely absorb into the body. Researchers will follow 125 adults for 4 ye…

This study is testing whether using a tourniquet during bunion surgery changes how much pain and swelling patients have afterward. Forty-four adults having both feet operated on the same day will be their own controls—one foot gets a tourniquet, the other does not. Researchers wi…

This study tests a new long-acting painkiller called ALX006 for pain after bunion surgery. About 60 adults will receive a single nerve block shot of either ALX006 or a standard painkiller. The goal is to see if ALX006 provides longer pain relief with fewer side effects.

This study looks at how different strengths of the numbing drug ropivacaine affect how fast and how long an ankle block works for people having bunion surgery. About 174 adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of three concentrations. The goal is to find the best dose for…

This study compares two ways to fix severe bunions using a minimally invasive surgery. One method uses one wire to hold the bone in place, the other uses two wires. The goal is to see which approach leads to better foot alignment and function. 50 adults aged 18-60 with painful bu…

This study tests a new custom-made 3D-printed toe spacer for people recovering from bunion surgery. The spacer is designed to fit each person's foot shape, aiming to improve comfort and keep the toe aligned better than the standard gauze spacer. Forty adults having bunion surgery…