Knee break breakthrough? study tests best surgery for seniors
NCT ID NCT05805774
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two ways to treat a broken thigh bone near a knee replacement in people 65 and older. One option is to fix the bone with plates and screws. The other is to replace the whole knee joint with an artificial one. The goal is to see which surgery leads to less pain and better knee function.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Michael's Hospital
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
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