Which knee implant holds up better in obese women?

NCT ID NCT06019832

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Jacob M. Elkins Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at 54 obese women getting knee replacements to see if a stemmed or non-stemmed implant design prevents bone collapse and loosening better. Researchers will track how many implants fail over time. The goal is to improve surgical choices for heavier patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty

    North Liberty, Iowa, 52317, United States

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