Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Participants of the intervention group have a preoperative interview with a surgeon and therapist.
Participants of the control group have a preoperative interview only with a surgeon.
Sponsors
Zietek
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: radiographic stage IV primary osteoarthrosis; patients undergoing TKA in the orthopedic department of Pomeranian Medical University; adults; patients operated by the same surgeon
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients were excluded if they were unable to complete the protocol or had rheumatoid arthritis, systemic or metabolic disorders, an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score of 3, previous major surgery on the affected joint, neurologic or psychiatric disease, or alcohol abuse.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory state (STAI-S) and trait (STAI-T) scores. It is commonly used as a measure of anxiety. The subject is asked to complete a STAI | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are knee pain and function assessed by the KOOS questionnaire and visual analogue scale. | — |
Countries
Europe
Contacts
Public ContactZietek
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin
Outcome results
None listed