TIBIAL FRACTURES

This study is testing whether a new antibacterial-coated metal rod used to fix broken leg bones can prevent serious infections better than standard rods. Researchers will compare infection rates in 500 patients with severe tibia fractures over one year. The coated nail is designe…

This study is testing whether smart crutch tips that give real-time feedback can help people recover faster from a broken shin bone. Researchers want to see if a personalized walking plan, guided by the smart crutches, leads to better bone healing and earlier return to normal wal…

This study is testing if using a special cuff that briefly restricts blood flow during light exercises helps people with broken leg bones heal better. It compares this new approach to standard physical therapy to see which one improves muscle strength, bone healing, and return to…

This study is testing if a new type of surgical nail coated with antibiotics can prevent deep bone infections in patients with severe open leg fractures. It will compare this new nail to the standard, uncoated nail currently used. Researchers will follow about 484 adult patients …

This study is testing if placing a slow-release antibiotic pellet inside the bone during surgery is better at preventing serious infections after a severe open leg fracture. It will compare this new approach to the current standard treatment in about 500 adults with these injurie…