Can surgery go green? study measures carbon footprint of common orthopedic operations
NCT ID NCT07657039
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares carbon dioxide emissions from orthopedic surgeries performed with different materials and setups. Researchers will track waste, energy use, and sterilization methods for procedures like carpal tunnel release or wound revision. The goal is to identify ways to reduce the environmental impact of surgery without compromising patient care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help hospitals choose greener surgical practices and reduce the carbon footprint of common orthopedic procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study measuring emissions, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Danderyd's Hospital
RECRUITINGStockholm, Sweden
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