Which knee implant is safer for obese women? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT06019832
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looks at 54 obese women getting knee replacements to see if a stemmed implant (with a long rod) helps prevent the bone from collapsing inward or the implant from loosening compared to a standard implant. The goal is to find which design works better for heavier patients. Participants are followed for signs of implant failure.
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Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty
North Liberty, Iowa, 52317, United States
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