An interventional study of Total knee in Osteoarthritis, sponsored by Heekin Orthopedic Research Institute. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 21 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2012-02-06.
Sponsored by Heekin Orthopedic Research Institute · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to look at two different referencing systems for total knee replacement surgery. In anterior referencing system, referencing cuts are made from the front surface of the femur. This allows for a more exact cut. The anterior referencing system is more difficult for the surgeon to use. This may increase surgery time. Posterior referencing, on the other hand, references cuts from the back of the femur. The posterior referencing system is quick and easy for the surgeon to use. Posterior referencing may lead to notching of the femur. The risk of notching is very low and may not affect your results. This is a study that has never been done before. Dr. Heekin uses both referencing systems in his practice. He would like to determine which knee referencing system allows for greater knee flexion after surgery. Knee flexion correlates with function and the ability to return to everyday activities. For example, getting up from a chair, going up and down stairs, stooping, and kneeling.
4,398 studies on the registry are indexed under Osteoarthritis; 582 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 100 is above the median of 70 across 3,440 interventional studies indexed under Osteoarthritis.
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Procedure: Total knee
Procedure: Total knee
Primary Total knee
greater flexion after surgery
Time frame: 12 months
greater flexion after surgery
Time frame: 24 months
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