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Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC):Transtibial Amputation Outcomes Study (TAOS): Comparing Transtibial Amputation with and without a Tibia-fibula Synostosis (Ertl) Procedure

Investigating Surgical Techniques for Transtibial Amputation

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to compare functional outcomes and number of revision surgeries to the amputated limb for patients undergoing a transtibial amputation and randomized to receive a tibia-fibula synostosis versus a standard posterior flap procedure.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to compare functional outcomes and number of revision surgeries to the amputated limb for patients undergoing a transtibial amputation and randomized to receive a tibia-fibula synostosis versus a standard posterior flap procedure.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: lower extremity injury
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

The purpose of this study is to compare functional outcomes and the number of revision surgeries for patients who have had a transtibial amputation. Transtibial amputation is a surgical procedure where the lower part of the leg is removed below the knee. This study investigates two surgical techniques: tibia-fibula synostosis and the standard posterior flap procedure.

Participants will be assigned to one of two study arms. One group will receive the tibia-fibula synostosis technique, where the tibia and fibula bones are connected. The other group will undergo the standard posterior flap procedure, a common method used in amputations. The study will assess how well each technique works in terms of function and the need for further surgeries.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be adults aged 18 years or older who require a transtibial amputation. Additional eligibility factors may include overall health status and absence of contraindications for surgery.
  • Study details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two surgical techniques for transtibial amputation. One technique involves connecting the tibia and fibula bones, while the other uses a standard method. The study will monitor the outcomes to see which technique is more effective.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1410660646

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