Effects of Dynamic Splinting on Knee Flexion Angle After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Acquired Fixed Flexion Deformity of the Knee (Disorder)
- Sponsor
- Universidade Norte do Paraná
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The knee flexion angle was assessed in supine position with a universal goniometer
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
To evaluate the effects of a knee flexion Dynasplint orthosis on knee flexion angle after a total knee arthroplasty. Sixty participants, who underwent a total knee arthroplasty, were randomly assigned in two groups: control group and Dynasplint group.
Detailed Description
Post-surgical rehabilitation interventions following total knee arthroplasty consist mainly of stretching exercises to improve flexibility and prevent soft tissue fibroses around the joint, thus, avoiding contractures and providing increases in the range of motion at the knee joint. Although knee manipulation and open arthrolysis may improve range of motion after total knee arthroplasty , the results have been variable and additional procedures are frequently necessary. Studies demonstrated the effectiveness of dynamic orthoses in reducing joint contractures after orthopedic surgeries in various joints that require a long rehabilitation period. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of the knee flexion Dynasplint orthosis (KFD) on the length of rehabilitation and range of knee flexion angle after total knee arthroplasty.
Investigators
Eros de Oliveira Jr
Principal Investigator
Universidade Norte do Paraná
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients enrolled will have been schedule to receive first prosthesis of the knee:
- •Arthritis of the knee, dominated with pain Painful, deformed, and/or unstable knees secondary to degenerative or inflammatory conditions
Exclusion Criteria
- •Fractures Knee sepsis Osteomyelitis or any orthopedic infection Psoriasis Knee joint neuropathy Previous Stroke or Brain Injury Significant pathology acquired secondary to the surgery
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The knee flexion angle was assessed in supine position with a universal goniometer
Time Frame: Change from baseline knee flexion angle at 6 months
The outcomes were obtained by one experienced and well-trained physical therapist.
Secondary Outcomes
- Measures of knee function.(Change from baseline knee flexion angle at 6 months)
- Measures for quality of life(Change from baseline knee flexion angle at 6 months)