Randomised controlled trial to compare the functional outcome of the standard NexGen Legacy knee replacement to that of the NexGen Legacy Flex knee replacement which is designed to allow a greater range of flexion in the knee
Completed
- Conditions
- Total knee replacement surgery in patients with osteoarthritisSurgeryOsteoarthritis
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN71676516
- Lead Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University College (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who are on the waiting list to undergo unilateral total knee arthroplasty at the New Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh and who can passively flex their knee 90 degrees or more.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Inflammatory polyarthritis
2. Disorders of the feet, hips or spine causing abnormal gait or significant pain
3. Dementia
4. Severe visual impairment
5. Neurological conditions affecting movement
6. Inability to give informed consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Functional range of movement of the knee using flexible electrogoniometry
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Passive range of motion<br>2. Pain<br>3. Knee extensor and flexor strength<br>4. Walking speed<br>5. Woman on the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC)<br>6. Knee Society Score<br>7. Daily Physical Activity<br>8. Quality of Life