euromuscular electrical stimulation of the quadriceps muscle: a novel alternative to total knee replacement in the young patient

Completed

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]

• Registration Number: ISRCTN50117467
• Lead Sponsor: Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital (Ireland)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-01-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male and female patients aged 45 - 55 years old
2. Grade 3 - 4 knee arthritis diagnosed arthroscopically
3. Conservatively managed
4. Ambulatory patients

Exclusion Criteria

1. Morbid obesity (body mass index [BMI] greater than 40)
2. Uncontrolled hypertension
3. Anticoagulant therapy
4. Neurological disorder
5. Other lower limb impairment affecting function including amputation
6. Malignancy
7. Inflammatory arthritis
8. Implanted pacemaker or defibrillator
9. Dermatological conditions affecting the thigh
10. Recent participation in an exercise or strength training program
11. Inability to walk unassisted

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified