Prospective study comparing open versus arthroscopic subtalar arthrodesis

Recruiting

• Conditions: degenerative arthritis; degenerative joint disease; 10023213

• Registration Number: NL-OMON45062
• Lead Sponsor: Sint Maartenskliniek

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

1. Isolated subtalar osteoarthritis
2. Diagnosis primary osteoarthritis or posttraumic osteoarthritis
3. 6 Months duration of symptoms
4. Age 18-80y
5. Less than 15 degrees valgus or 5 degrees varus of the subtalar joint

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous surgery of the subtalar joint
2. Osteonecrosis.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrom, neurological impairment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The main study parameter is the early complication rate after surgery. These<br /><br>early complications consist of wound healing disturbance caused by necrosis of<br /><br>the skin, superficial wound infection, deep wound infection, nerve damage<br /><br>caused by the skin incision, and tendon lacerations caused by the skin<br /><br>incision. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary study parameters are the number of late complications (>=6 weeks),<br /><br>patient satisfaction, pain and function after arthrodesis. Apart from number of<br /><br>late complications, these parameters will be measured: preoperatively<br /><br>(excluding satisfaction), and after 3,6,12 months after surgery.</p><br>