postoperative pain postoperative mobility M17
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - elective unilateral total knee arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis, - BMI <38 kg/m2, - ASA I-III, - patient is motivated to follow the protocol of the trial.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - bilateral total knee arthroplasty, - allergy or intolerance to the trial medication, - long-term use of anticoagulants before surgery, - steroid therapy in the last year, - active malignancy, - neurological or balance problems, - the patient is already in another study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative pain at rest using numeric pain rating scale at 7-8 AM of the first postoperative day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Strength of quadriceps muscle using Oxford scale at 7-8 AM of of the first postoperative day | — |
Countries
Latvia
Contacts
Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics / University of Latvia