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The Effect of Weight Bearing on Patient Outcomes Following 1st MTP Joint Fusion

Hallux Valgus | Hallux Rigidus

randomized-controlled trial looking specifically at the effect of weight bearing on the outcomes of first MTP joint fusions

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or great
* Medically fit for surgery
* Patients diagnosed with condition for which a 1st MTP joint fusion is a surgical management option based on clinical examination and radiographs
* Failed non-operative management (orthotics, bracing, Tylenol, NSAIDs, shoe-wear modification)
* Surgery is for an isolated 1st MTP fusion
* Able and willing to comply with follow up schedule and requirements
* Capable of providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 years old
* Surgical booking is for more than just 1st MTP fusion
* Unable to comply with follow up schedule and requirements
* Unable to provide informed consent

Study Location

Nova Scotia Health Authority
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Trish Francis

[email protected]
Study Sponsored By
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04473196