Can shedding pounds before surgery lead to better knee recovery?
NCT ID NCT05853497
Summary
This small pilot study tested if a weight loss program before knee replacement surgery helps people recover better. Researchers enrolled 24 people with obesity and assigned some to a 3-month diet and counseling program before their operation. The main goal was to see if this approach was practical to deliver and if it led to better knee function and less pain after surgery.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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