Robot vs. human hands: study checks for metal in blood after knee surgery

NCT ID NCT06447922

Summary

This study aims to see if there is a difference in the amount of metal that gets into a patient's bloodstream after two different types of knee replacement surgery. Researchers are comparing the newer robotic-assisted surgery with the traditional method using cutting guides. They will measure levels of metals like cobalt and chromium in the blood of 60 patients before and after their operations to gather safety information.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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