Keyhole surgery may speed up ankle fusion recovery
NCT ID NCT07486596
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two surgical methods for treating subtalar arthritis when other treatments fail. Forty adults will receive either arthroscopic (keyhole) or open surgery to fuse the joint. Researchers will track fusion rates, healing time, and complications over 12 months to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgery (arthroscopic or open subtalar arthrodesis)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could lead to faster healing and fewer complications for people with subtalar arthritis needing fusion surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both surgeries carry risks like infection, nerve damage, or non-union.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo university hospitals
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4240310, Egypt