Massive data dive reveals hidden risks in common bone surgeries

NCT ID NCT02281747

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at medical records from over 500,000 Medicare patients who had major orthopedic surgeries like hip or knee replacements. The goal is to find out how often complications happen and how care can be improved. No new treatments are tested—researchers are just analyzing existing data to learn more.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), 9

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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