U.S., April 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07514598) titled 'Effect of J-Shaped Incision After Total Knee Arthroplasty (J-TKA)' on March 27.
Brief Summary: This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluates whether a modified J-shaped skin incision can reduce peri-incisional numbness after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared with the conventional midline skin incision. Peri-incisional numbness is a common postoperative complaint after TKA and is thought to be mainly related to injury of the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve. Although often considered a minor issue, it may adversely affect postoperative comfort, pain perception, and patient satisfaction.
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