Knee surgery showdown: which fix works best for bowlegs?
NCT ID NCT07220434
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques to realign the knee in people with early arthritis and bowleg deformity. Twenty-eight adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a plate and screws or an external fixator to stabilize the bone after it is cut and repositioned. Researchers will track how well the knee alignment is corrected, pain levels, and knee function over one year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Surgical procedure (medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy with either plate fixation or external fixator)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which surgical method provides better knee alignment and pain relief for patients with early knee arthritis and bowleg deformity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both surgeries carry risks like infection, nerve injury, or incomplete healing.
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Ataturk University, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Erzurum, Erzurum, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)
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