The effect of preoperative and postoperative hamstring stretches on knee range of motion (ROM), Knee Extension Angle (KEA) and fixed flexion deformity after total knee arthroplasty

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• Conditions: knee osteoarthritis; hamstring tightness; varus and or flexion deformity; total knee arthroplasty; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612001291875
• Lead Sponsor: The ORIQL (Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-12-13
• Study Completion: 2017-01-03
• Last Update Posted: 27 September 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

1. A diagnosis of advanced symptomatic knee osteoarthritis with varus, flexion or flexion and varus deformities >=10 degrees in any one plane in individuals fit for and requiring total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
2. Hamstring tightness (Knee Extension Angle (KEA) >40o .with or without symptomatic pes anserinus bursitis (PAB).
3. The ability and willingness to engage a preoperative and postoperative hamstring stretching program.

Exclusion Criteria

1. A leg length discrepancy is greater or equal to three cm.
2. Ipsilateral hip / ankle ankylosis or arthrodesis.
3. Ipsilateral fixed flexion deformities of the hip or ankle on the same limb.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified