Can custom guides make knee replacements more accurate?
NCT ID NCT02429245
First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether custom-made cutting guides, created from each patient's CT scan, can improve the accuracy of knee replacement surgery. Researchers enrolled 20 adults with end-stage knee osteoarthritis to see if these guides lead to better implant positioning. The goal is to reduce the number of patients who are unhappy with their new knee.
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