Comparing two methods for knee realignment surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods for a knee realignment surgery called a high tibial osteotomy (HTO) to treat arthritis on the inner side of the knee. The study aims to see if one technique leads to better results or fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have arthritis on the inner side of your knee (medial compartment) and your leg is bowed outward (varus alignment)
- Your doctor has determined that a surgery called a high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a good option for you
- You can speak, read, and understand English well enough for follow-up
- You do not have a torn cruciate ligament, arthritis in other parts of the knee, or major stiffness
- You have not had a knee injection in the last 3 months, you do not have diabetes or inflammatory arthritis, and you do not smoke
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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