M17.9
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Implantation of a knee endoprosthesis with a minimal mini-Mid-Vastus approach
Group 2: Implantation of a knee endoprosthesis with a conventional parapatellar medial approach with classical-ex
Sponsors
Faculdade de Motricidade Humana
Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: . Indication for TKA of the right knee joint. . The patient is an active driver (at least once a week) . Consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: . Body Mass Index (BMI)> 40Kg/m2 . Deformity> 20 ° (varus, Valgusachse, extension lag) . Range of Motion (ROM) <75 ° extension / flexion . Diagnoses such as rheumatoid arthritis; neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease; steroid medication or medication; which are known to prolong the RT; diabetes; osteoporosis and pre-surgery on the right knee joint. . Infection of the prosthetic joint during the follow up and a Thrombosis during this period lead to a exclusion.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reaction Time, Movement Time, Brake Resonse Time Repeated Measures Design: 1 day before surgery; 8 days after; 4 weeks after; 8 weeks after; All variablen will be assessed in an car simulator. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle Activation Times from: M .rectus femoris; M. tibialis anterior; M. vastus medialis; M. gastrognemius pars medialis. Repeated Measures Design: 1 day before surgery; 8 days after; 4 weeks after; 8 weeks after; All variablen will be assessed in an car simulator. with surface EMG. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactCarlos J. Marques
Abteilung für Physikalische und Rehabilitative Medizin Schön Klinik Hamburg-Eilbek
Outcome results
None listed