Musculoskeletal Diseases: Osteoarthritis of the knee Musculoskeletal Diseases Gonarthrosis [arthrosis of knee]
Conditions
Interventions
Questionnaire
Randomised controlled trial
30/08/2012: Please note that this trial was abandoned before starting due to a lack of funding
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2005 Update - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The patients will be selected from new patient referrals seen in the orthopaedic outpatient clinic under Mr Calder at Leeds General Infirmary. They will be patients diagnosed with knee arthritis. If they fulfil the inclusion criteria then they will be given the option of taking part in the study and be consented accordingly.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous knee surgery in last 12 months 2. Arthritis other than OA 3. Hip disease 4. Previous tibial/femoral fracture 5. Morbid obesity BMI>35 (difficulty in brace fitting) 6. PVD or skin disorder preventing brace use
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The patients will be assessed using one of the most internationally validated scoring systems, the WOMAC score, and also a Visual Analogue Pain Scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed