A Randomized Study on Sagittal Angle Differences in Lower Limbs Between Normal Individuals and Osteoarthritis Patients

Launched by CHINESE PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL · Jul 25, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the differences in the alignment of lower limbs between healthy individuals and those with osteoarthritis (OA) who may need knee surgery. As more elderly people are experiencing knee problems, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is becoming a common treatment to relieve pain and improve mobility. Proper alignment of the knee after surgery is crucial for recovery, but there isn't a clear way to measure and define this alignment in both healthy individuals and OA patients. The study aims to create a standard method to evaluate lower limb alignment, which will help guide surgeries and improve patient outcomes.

To participate in this trial, individuals aged 18 to 80 are eligible if they either do not have OA or are OA patients who are willing to undergo specific imaging tests. Participants will need to provide consent and allow their imaging data to be used for the study. The trial will take place at the Chinese PLA General Hospital, and around 400 people are expected to be involved. This research is important as it hopes to enhance our understanding of limb alignment, which could lead to better treatment options for those suffering from knee issues.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. The age ranged from 18 to 80 years old;
• • 2. Non OA examinees of lower limb sagittal EOS in the General Hospital of Chinese PLA;
• • 3. OA patients with sagittal EOS were photographed in the Department of joint surgery, General Hospital of Chinese PLA;
• • 4. Patients are willing to participate in the study and sign written informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. People unable to conduct EOS inspection;
• • 2. Combined with knee meniscus injury, anterior cruciate ligament injury and other diseases that may affect the sagittal force line of the knee joint
• • 3. Combined with other diseases that may affect the study
• • 4. Patients refused to use their imaging data and knee score for this study