Knee replacement showdown: which surgery wins for kneecap arthritis?

NCT ID NCT01326156

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study compares two types of knee surgery for people with arthritis only behind the kneecap. One surgery replaces just the kneecap joint, the other replaces the whole knee. Researchers will track 100 patients for up to 10 years to see which surgery leads to better quality of life, fewer repeat surgeries, and lower costs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus, Denmark

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