Multidisciplinary rehabilitation after primary total knee arthroplasty
- Conditions
- Rehabilitation after primary total knee arthroplasty in knee osteoarthritis patientsMusculoskeletal DiseasesGonarthrosis
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN74292386
- Lead Sponsor
- Oulu University Hospital (Finland)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 144
Patients scheduled for primary unilateral TKA in the Department of Surgery at the Oulu University Hospital were recruited from the surgical waiting list. The inclusion criteria were:
1. Diagnosis of primary OA of the knee
2. Both males and females, 60 - 80 years of age
3. Primary unilateral TKA as a scheduled procedure
4. Voluntary participation in the study
1. Severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease (New York Heart Association [NYHA] III - IV)
2. Severe dementia (Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE] less than 18)
3. Rheumatoid arthritis
4. Primary TKA scheduled as a treatment of an acute trauma of the knee
5. Planned use of a special endoprosthesis
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
Explore scientific publications, clinical data analysis, treatment approaches, and expert-compiled information related to the mechanisms and outcomes of this trial. Click any topic for comprehensive research insights.