Knee replacement positioning and results for arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study checks whether the way a knee replacement implant is positioned affects how well your knee works after surgery. If you are planning to have a knee replacement for osteoarthritis, participating may help doctors improve future surgeries.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) that is bad enough for a knee replacement.
- You are between 50 and 85 years old.
- You can understand the study and follow the check-up plan.
- You have not had a knee replacement before, and have not had surgery or a fracture on that knee.
- Your knee is not severely bowed in or out (less than 20 degrees).
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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