A New Technique to Produce Anatomical Alignment Results With Less Midflexion Instability in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
- Enrollment
- 56
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Measurement of midflexion instability (i.e. tibofemoral gap medially and laterally) in 30° and 60° of flexion
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Beside the current standard of classical mechanical alignment of total knee replacements, increased interest is being shown in anatomical alignment. However, no surgical technique is capable of controlling the stability of the joint in midflexion. The purpose of the present study was to present and evaluate a new surgical technique, which aims to reduce the need for soft-tissue release and optimize stability in midflexion.
Investigators
Georg Matziolis
Prof. Dr. med.
University of Jena
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •The patients were to undergo surface replacement due to primary osteoarthritis of the knee
Exclusion Criteria
- •Joints that had undergone open surgery beforehand (e.g. high tibial osteotomy, fracture treatment) were excluded.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Measurement of midflexion instability (i.e. tibofemoral gap medially and laterally) in 30° and 60° of flexion
Time Frame: intraoperatively immediately before implantation of definite implants.
The outcome measures are given in mm.
Secondary Outcomes
- performance of soft tissue release (yes / no) and extend of release if done.(intraoperatively)