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Disability and Self-rated Health Following Primary Knee Replacement

Completed
Conditions
Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Registration Number
NCT01236729
Lead Sponsor
Coxa, Hospital for Joint Replacement
Brief Summary

Knee replacement is an effective treatment in late-stage osteoarthritis. It reduces pain and improves quality of life. There is, however, limited data concerning its results in older people and on its effect on how patients survive in regular activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing and shopping. In this study, the results of knee replacement are evaluated from the point of view of disability in everyday activities and self-rated health. Moreover, association with ADL performance and clinical knee scores and severity of osteoarthritis are assessed.

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional study with a 12 month follow-up for recruited patients. Most data are gathered by a postal questionnaire.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
460
Inclusion Criteria
  • age 75 years or more at the time of operation
  • diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis
  • scheduled for or operated on with primary knee replacement
Exclusion Criteria
  • died during the follow-up
  • inflammatory arthritides

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Disability in activities of daily livingBaseline (recruitment) and at 12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Health-related quality of life (WOMAC)Baseline and 12 months postoperatively

For patients recruited in 2011-2012.

Overall self-rated healthBaseline (recruitment) and at 12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Coxa, Hospital for Joint Replacement

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Tampere, Finland

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