Knee replacement showdown: which alignment method wins?
NCT ID NCT06617871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two methods of knee replacement surgery: traditional mechanical alignment (MA) and newer kinematic alignment (KA) that mimics the knee's natural position. About 95 adults with knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to one method and followed for 6 weeks. The goal is to see which approach leads to better patient-reported knee function and comfort.
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Northwestern Medicine
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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