This study is looking at the levels of certain metals (Cobalt, Chromium, Titanium, and Nickel) in your blood after you have a total knee replacement (TKA). Researchers want to see if there are differences in these metal levels between people who have a traditional TKA using cutting guides and those who have a robotic-assisted TKA. You can join if you are an adult between 18 and 100 years old, are having your first knee replacement, and do not have other metal implants in your body or weigh less than 110 pounds. The study will consider itself successful if it finds differences in metal ion levels between the two types of knee replacement procedures. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design

This is an observational study involving 60 participants. It compares two groups: those having conventional total knee replacement and those having robotic-assisted total knee replacement.

What's involved

You would have a blood draw before your surgery and another on the first day after your surgery to check metal ion levels.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your metal ion levels will be measured pre-operatively and on the first post-operative day.

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