New knee implant design put to the test

NCT ID NCT01064063

Summary

This study compared two types of knee replacement implants for people with severe arthritis. It tested whether a newer implant design (Vanguard) performed better than an older one (AGC) in terms of knee function and pain relief. The study involved 150 adults who needed a total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • East Sussex Hospital NHS Trust

    Saint Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom

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