Knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age under 60 years Age over 14 years old Definitive diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, as diagnosed by an orthopedic physician and grade 3 and above (moderate and severe) according to the Kellgren and Lawrence osteoarthritis classification system (4) Knee pain and disability due to osteoarthritis that significantly interferes with employment or active recreation Failure to respond to non-invasive treatments such as physical therapy and medication for 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Narrowing of the lateral compartment cartilage space Lateral tibial subluxation of more than 1 cm Loss of bone in the inner side of the tibia of more than 2 or 3 mm Flexion contracture greater than 15 degrees Knee bending less than 90 degrees More than 20 degrees of correction required Inflammatory arthritis Significant peripheral vascular disease Pregnancy Opioid addiction Diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Timepoint: Twice, intervention and 6 months later. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Questionnaire.;Hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle. Timepoint: Twice, intervention and 6 months later. Method of measurement: Using Marco Pacs software.;Time to recovery. Timepoint: Every month after the intervention. Method of measurement: When the patient is able to walk and perform daily activities independently, without the aid of a cane or walker. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Babol University of Medical Sciences