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Can ultrasound predict knee pain after broken leg surgery?

NCT ID NCT07659899

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study follows 50 adults who had surgery for a broken shinbone to see if changes in the kneecap tendon's stiffness relate to knee pain. Researchers use a special ultrasound before and up to 6 months after surgery. The goal is to better understand why some people develop front knee pain after this common procedure.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict or reduce knee pain after tibial fracture surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at links, not causes, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults with unilateral tibial shaft or metaphyseal fractures treated at Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital with standard infrapatellar tendon-split tibial intramedullary nailing will be enrolled prospectively after ethics approval.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 65 years * Unilateral tibial shaft or metaphyseal fracture * Planned treatment with infrapatellar tendon-split tibial intramedullary nailing * Ability to complete baseline and follow-up assessments * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery on the same knee * Previous patellar tendon rupture or known patellar tendon disorder * Active inflammatory rheumatologic disease * Chronic systemic corticosteroid therapy or long-term immunosuppressive treatment * Significant peripheral neuropathy or advanced diabetic neuropathy * Bilateral tibial fracture * Additional major lower-extremity injury or surgery affecting assessment * Inability to comply with scheduled follow-up visits

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34320, Turkey (Türkiye)

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