Low-dose radiation after revision knee replacement for stiffness
This study tests whether a single low dose of radiation after revision knee replacement surgery can help reduce stiffness and improve knee movement in people who had a stiff knee after their first replacement. The radiation is given along with usual care after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a second knee replacement (revision) with a special hinged knee implant for stiffness after your first knee replacement.
- Your knee bends less than 70 degrees or is stuck in a bent position (flexion contracture) more than 20 degrees.
- The stiffness is not due to a known cause like a loose or misplaced implant, infection, or fracture.
- You have not had an infection in the same knee before.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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