Could a bent knee after surgery speed up recovery?
NCT ID NCT07747116
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial asks whether keeping the knee slightly bent for a few hours after knee replacement surgery improves recovery compared to the usual straight position. About 150 adults scheduled for a knee replacement will be randomly assigned to either have their knee positioned at a 60-degree bend or receive standard care. Researchers will measure knee motion and pain to see if this simple positioning change makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Postoperative knee flexion positioning
- What this could lead to
- If bending the knee right after surgery helps, it could lead to a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and reduce pain for many knee replacement patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefit may be modest or not appear at all. Positioning the knee in a bent position might also cause discomfort or other issues for some patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mount Sinai Health System
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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