Surgical knee realignment: comparing two methods
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical methods for correcting a bow-legged knee caused by arthritis. Both methods aim to realign the knee to reduce pain and improve function, and the trial will see which approach gives better results.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with pain on the inner side of the knee that has lasted at least 6 months and limits daily activities.
- You have tried other treatments (like medicine or therapy) without enough relief.
- X-rays show arthritis in the inner part of the knee and a bow-legged alignment (between 3 and 15 degrees).
- You can bend your knee at least 110 degrees and straighten it to within 10 degrees of full straightness.
- You are able to walk without help or with a standard walking aid.
- You have not had prior knee surgery on the same knee, such as a knee replacement or an osteotomy, and do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis).
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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