Which surgery first for knee arthritis and obesity?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to treat people with severe obesity and knee osteoarthritis: doing knee replacement surgery first or weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) first. The goal is to see which order leads to better outcomes, helping doctors decide the best treatment sequence for patients like you.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or higher.
- You are on the waitlist for total knee replacement surgery.
- You are also on the waitlist for a sleeve gastrectomy (weight-loss surgery).
- You have not had any previous revision knee or cancer-related surgery.
- You have not had any previous surgery on your esophagus or stomach.
- You do not have a severe mental illness or major health conditions that would make surgery risky.
Quick eligibility check
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