Can a simple shot unlock stiff knees after surgery?

NCT ID NCT04082533

Summary

This study is testing if giving an intravenous steroid (hydrocortisone) right after a total knee replacement helps patients bend and straighten their knee better later on. It involves 132 patients who will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo (saltwater) shot. Researchers will track their knee movement, pain levels, and recovery for up to two years to see if the steroid makes a lasting difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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