Knee Osteoarthritis in the Region of Norrbotten

Launched by UMEÅ UNIVERSITY · Jun 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "Knee Osteoarthritis in the Region of Norrbotten," is focused on understanding knee osteoarthritis, especially in people who have experienced tibial plateau fractures (a type of knee injury). The study aims to find out how common knee osteoarthritis is in this region and to look at the long-term effects on patients' ability to function after their injury. Researchers also want to identify any risk factors that could affect recovery.

To participate, individuals need to be between the ages of 65 and 74 and have had a tibial plateau fracture between 2001 and 2015 in the Norrbotten region of Sweden. Unfortunately, if someone has had certain other knee conditions or injuries, or if they have cognitive issues that prevent them from understanding the study, they won't be eligible. Participants can expect to share their experiences and health information, which will help researchers better understand the impact of these injuries on quality of life. Overall, this study is important for improving future care for patients with knee injuries.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients from the region of Norrbotten (northern part of Sweden) who underwent tibial plateau fracture between the years of 2001 and 2015
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Death without bilateral weighted X-ray minimum 5 years post injury
• • Open growth plate in distal femur and/or proximal tibia
• • Extraarticular or isolated eminentia fracture
• • OA prior to injury
• • Having a rheumatic disorder involving joints
• • Earlier and/or later severe injury to the index knee
• • Having cognitive disorders disqualifying from the study