Does keeping the posterior cruciate ligament help after knee replacement?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of doing robotic-assisted knee replacement: one that keeps the posterior cruciate ligament (a natural knee stabilizer) and one that doesn't. Researchers will see if saving the ligament leads to better knee function a year after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a first-time robot-assisted total knee replacement.
- Only one knee is being replaced.
- You can fill out questionnaires about your health.
- You are willing to come back for check-ups for 12 months after surgery.
- You have not had surgery on your posterior cruciate ligament before.
- You do not have a severe knee deformity (bowed leg more than 185 degrees) or severe stiffness.
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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