Knee positioning after knee replacement surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at different ways to position your knee after knee replacement surgery to see which helps you recover and move better. It may help improve your pain and how well you can use your new knee.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and are scheduled for a first-time total knee replacement (on one knee).
- Your knee replacement is because you have knee arthritis, not because of an injury or another condition.
- You can speak English or Spanish.
- You are not regularly taking strong opioid pain medicine for long-term pain.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or a problem with blood clotting.
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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