New dissolvable screws could spare patients a second surgery
NCT ID NCT05555459
First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
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 years to check if the bones heal properly and to watch for any problems like infection or the screw breaking.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
bioabsorbable headless compression screw
What this could lead to
If successful, these dissolvable screws could eliminate the need for a second surgery to remove metal hardware, simplifying recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center, non-randomized study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include non-union, screw breakage, or tissue reactions as the screw dissolves.
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