Robot help or human skill? new study pits tech against tradition in knee surgery

NCT ID NCT06608745

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study compares two ways of doing total knee replacement: the standard method and one using computer-assisted navigation. Researchers will track 160 patients to see which technique leads to better knee function, less bleeding, and lower costs. The goal is to find out if the high-tech approach improves outcomes enough to be worth the extra expense.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, Italy

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