Knee implant showdown: plastic vs. metal-backed – which stays put?
NCT ID NCT04358575
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study looked at 60 people with arthritis who received a knee replacement. Researchers used special X-rays to measure how much the implant moved over two years, comparing a plastic-only version to one with a metal backing. The goal was to see which design stays more stable in the bone.
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