Ankle injury

This study tests a new type of screw made from a magnesium alloy that slowly dissolves in the body over two to three years. Unlike standard metal screws, these biodegradable screws may not need to be removed in a second surgery. The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 80 with unstabl…

This study tests a surgical technique to cover deep wounds on the lower leg, ankle, heel, or foot. The procedure moves skin and tissue from the outer lower leg to the wound area, using a special blood supply to help it heal. The study will include 30 adults and will measure how w…

This study will test a new portable device called the Cobra Ankle Arthrometer to see if it can accurately measure ankle joint looseness. Researchers will compare it to ultrasound imaging in 62 young adults, including those with chronic ankle instability, previous sprains, or no a…

Researchers compare two surgical methods for complex ankle fractures that also involve a tear of the ligament connecting the two lower leg bones. Adults aged 18 to 55 with these injuries receive either dynamic fixation or standard screw fixation. The trial tracks ankle function a…

Researchers compare two ways to guide football players back from ACL reconstruction, hamstring strain, or ankle sprain. One program lets players advance only when they pass hop, balance, and readiness tests; the other moves them forward on a set timeline. Both groups do six weeks…

This study tests if using a floor pedal bike at home helps people recover from leg fractures and ankle injuries. Twenty adults with these injuries will get a bike at their first post-surgery visit and be asked to use it regularly. Researchers will track their physical activity an…

This study tests a new ankle orthosis (brace) in 4 people with chronic ankle injuries or nerve damage that limits ankle movement. Participants will wear the new brace for one month and compare it to their usual brace or no brace. The goal is to see if the new device improves ankl…

This study will compare three types of anesthesia for people having ankle surgery: total intravenous anesthesia with a nerve block, general anesthesia with a nerve block, and spinal anesthesia. The goal is to see which method allows patients to recover and leave the hospital the …

This study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help people with acute ankle sprains heal better and faster. Researchers will enroll 208 people with recent ankle sprains and compare those who get hyperbaric oxygen to those w…

This study compares two methods to keep the surgical area clear during ankle arthroscopy: using a dilute epinephrine solution versus a traditional tourniquet. About 88 people with chronic ankle instability or ligament injuries will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is …

This study tests whether focusing on hip muscles or ankle muscles during exercise training better improves leg function in athletes with chronic ankle instability. 36 professional athletes will do a 6-week program targeting either the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, or ankle mus…

This study tests a new type of acupuncture called Fu's subcutaneous needling against the usual treatment of wearing a brace and doing exercises for people with recent ankle sprains. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain, improves ankle function, and prevents the s…

This early-phase trial tests whether injecting a fluid made from stem cells (called secretome) mixed with growth factors from the patient's own blood can safely reduce knee pain and improve function in people with mild knee osteoarthritis. The study will enroll 25 adults aged 30-…

This study tests a program to help Hispanic teen soccer players get timely knee surgery. Many face barriers like language and insurance issues that delay care. The program includes an educational talk and a bilingual navigator to guide families. The goal is to see if this approac…

This study looks at whether pelvic alignment differs between male athletes with and without chronic ankle instability. Researchers will measure ankle stability, balance, and pelvic angles in 38 football players. The goal is to better understand how the pelvis and ankle work toget…

This study looks at how two common leg injuries—ankle sprains and kneecap pain—affect balance in different directions. Researchers will measure stability in 90 people using a special balance machine. The goal is to find out if each injury causes a unique type of balance problem, …

This study checks if a smartphone app can reliably measure calf muscle strength in people recovering from Achilles tendon rupture or ankle sprain. Researchers will compare results from 70 participants (patients and healthy controls) using the app during calf raise exercises. The …