Custom 3D-Printed tools aim to sharpen knee surgery precision
NCT ID NCT07212777
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to perform a knee realignment surgery (high tibial osteotomy) in 50 adults with knee arthritis and bow-legged deformity. One group gets the standard surgery using X-ray guidance; the other uses a custom 3D-printed guide to make the bone cut. Researchers will check if the 3D guide leads to a more accurate cut and better leg alignment, and track recovery for up to a year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
patient-specific 3D-printed surgical guide
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make knee osteotomy more precise, potentially leading to better alignment and faster recovery for patients with knee arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new guide might not improve outcomes enough to justify the extra cost and planning.
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Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria de Málaga
RECRUITINGMálaga, 29010, Spain
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