Muscles Strength and Gait Parameteres After TKA

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW · Sep 24, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how muscle strength and walking abilities change after patients undergo Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), a common surgery for severe knee arthritis. While many patients find relief from their knee pain after the surgery, about 20% are not satisfied with their results. The study aims to understand how factors like muscle strength and walking patterns affect recovery and overall knee function, using feedback from participants through simple questionnaires.

To join the trial, participants need to be over 50 years old and have a specific type of severe knee arthritis. They should also be willing to sign a consent form. However, people with certain conditions, like previous hip replacements or serious mental or muscle disorders, cannot participate. Those who take part can expect to share their experiences and outcomes after their knee surgery, helping researchers find ways to improve recovery for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • III° or IV° grade knee osteoarthritis
• • Age over 50
• • Patients with signed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Undergone total hip replacement
• • Previous femur fracture in anamnesis
• • Undergone corrective osteotomy
• • Active/ Chronic neoplastic disease
• • Significant deformation of lower limb axis
• • Mental disorders
• • Muscular disorders