Effect of RO On GB During TKR Severe Varus Deformity (NCT03065738) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of RO On GB During TKR Severe Varus Deformity
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2017-01-01
Plain-language summary
Effect Of Reduction Osteotomy On Gap Balancing During Total Knee Replacement For Severe Varus Deformity
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with severe varus deformity more than 15 degrees (long film-mechanical axis)
* Patients with bone defect of medial tibial condyle
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with extra-articular deformity
* Patients with valgus deformity
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is specifically looking at severe varus deformity — sometimes called 'bow-legged' knees — so how would my doctor determine whether my degree of varus deformity actually matches what this study is focused on?
2The trial is measuring something called the HKA angle, which reflects the alignment of the hip, knee, and ankle after surgery — can my doctor explain what a good versus poor HKA angle outcome would mean for my day-to-day function and long-term joint health?
3Since this trial is listed with an unknown recruitment status, how would my doctor find out whether it is still actively enrolling patients and whether I could even be considered for participation?
4This study involves a technique during total knee replacement surgery for severe varus deformity — can my doctor walk me through how this surgical approach differs from the standard technique they would otherwise use for my condition, and what the key unknowns still are?
5Before considering a trial like this, should I ask about what standard total knee replacement without any experimental technique would look like for my level of varus deformity, so I can compare it to what this study is testing?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.