New knee surgery could help Bow-Legged patients with meniscus tears
NCT ID NCT07356674
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of knee surgery for people with bow-legged knees and a torn meniscus. One surgery uses a newer bone-cut method, while the other uses a standard bone-cut method. About 20 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. Researchers will track knee function, pain, and healing over 12 months to see if the newer approach is as good as or better than the standard one.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hemi-tibial plateau osteotomy combined with arthroscopic repair
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a better surgical option for patients with bow-legged knees and meniscus tears, potentially improving knee function and reducing pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new surgery may not be better than the standard one and carries typical surgical risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
RECRUITINGShenzhen, Guangdong, 518033, China
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