New knee surgery cut could curb Post-Op numbness

NCT ID NCT07514598

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a J-shaped skin incision, instead of the usual straight cut, can reduce numbness and pain after total knee replacement. Sixty-two patients with severe knee arthritis were randomly assigned to get either the standard or the J-shaped incision. The researchers measured the numb area around the wound and pain levels up to 6 months after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

J-shaped incision (surgical procedure)

What this could lead to

If successful, this simple change in surgical technique could reduce numbness and pain after knee replacement, improving patient comfort and satisfaction.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center trial with only 62 patients. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients, and the curved incision could have other risks like slower healing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypesthesia osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

    Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)