Knee replacement recovery: spinal vs. general anesthesia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at recovery after total knee replacement surgery. It compares people who had spinal anesthesia (numbing the lower body) to those who had general anesthesia (being fully asleep) to see which group recovers better.
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Who can take part
- You had a total knee replacement surgery between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2023.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your recovery after surgery was measured using a specific questionnaire called QoR-15F.
- Your surgery was your first knee replacement on that knee (not a revision), not done as an emergency or for cancer, not both knees at once, and not to treat an infection.
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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