Comparing two knee replacement alignment methods for severe arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of aligning a new knee joint during total knee replacement surgery for people with severe knee arthritis. The goal is to see which method gives better results and function.
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Who can take part
- You have severe knee arthritis (grade 4) in at least one part of the knee.
- Your knee is bowed inward (varus) between 3 and 10 degrees.
- You do not have a knee that bows outward (valgus).
- You do not have significant looseness in the knee ligaments.
- You have no active knee infection, tumors, or severe heart or lung disease.
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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