Prospective randomized multicenter clinical observationan of a novel cement spacer implants for for knee implant-two stage exchange after septic implant loosening

Recruiting

• Conditions: T84.5; Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis

• Registration Number: DRKS00004357
• Lead Sponsor: Forschungslabor für Biomechanik und Implantattechnologie Orthopädische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsmedizin Rostock

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-09-12
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• aged 50 to 80 years
• diagnosis of septic loosening of knee prostheses with a primary indication for two-stage exchange
• The ability to understand the scope and significance of the study and the willingness and the ability to take part in the following necessary follow-up examinations.
• existence of a written consent form

Exclusion Criteria

• presence of a tumor disease
• Known allergy to materials used
• Participation in other studies
• nursing and pregnant women and those women planning to become pregnant during the study period
• non-availability for the duration of the study
• Inadequate knowledge of German (questionnaires)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified