The effect of Hoffa*s fat pad resection in total knee arthroplasty on functionality and pain: a double blind, randomized clinical trial

Completed

• Conditions: Anterior knee pain; Hoffa's disease; 10023213; 10005944

• Registration Number: NL-OMON44041
• Lead Sponsor: Medisch Centrum Alkmaar

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 29 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

- Patients who are planned to undergo a primary total knee arthroplasty in the Joint-Care program of the Medical Centre Alkmaar.
- Age between 30 and 80 years
- Patients with ASA Physical Status I & II

Exclusion Criteria

- Patients with another prosthesis in either one of the lower extremities
- Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
- Patients who suffer from insulin dependant diabetes
- Patients who lack understanding of the Dutch language
- Patients who are treated for or diagnosed with neurological or muscle disorders which make assessment of pain and gait not possible

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Range of motion at 6 weeks and 3 and 12 months. Gait parameters and preferred<br /><br>walking speed at 3 and 12 months</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>VAS anterior knee pain score 1 week diary at 6 weeks and 3 and 12 months<br /><br>KOOS and Kujala score at 6 weeks and 3 and 12 months<br /><br>Complications and adverse events</p><br>