Knee surgery showdown: which alignment works best for arthritic bow legs?

NCT ID NCT07551089

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two ways of aligning the knee during a bone-cutting surgery (high tibial osteotomy) for people with knee arthritis and bow legs. One method aims for natural knee motion (kinematic), the other for straight leg alignment (mechanical). The study will track 100 adults over one year to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function.

What this could mean

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Active substance: high tibial osteotomy (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that one alignment technique provides better pain relief and knee function after surgery, helping guide future treatment choices.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants and short-term follow-up. Results may not apply to all patients, and surgery carries risks like infection or incomplete pain relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Genu Varum osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GENU VARUM OSTEO ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE

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