Knee osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Saitama medical university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Normal knee: Individuals aged 18 years or older and 90 years or younger at the time of informed consent Individuals with no deformity of the knee joint on plain X-ray images Individuals who have received adequate explanation regarding participation in this study, demonstrated sufficient understanding, and provided written informed consent of their own free will Osteoarthritis of the knee: Individuals diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee at Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or higher on plain X-ray images Individuals for whom motion analysis tests are recommended for assessing the condition
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Normal knee: Individuals requiring surgical treatment for ligament or cartilage damage Individuals who have undergone surgical treatment affecting alignment, such as fractures or osteotomy Individuals with systemic diseases affecting the knee joint (e.g., collagen diseases) Pregnant women or women who may be pregnant Breastfeeding women Other patients deemed inappropriate for participation by the principal investigator (or co-investigator) Osteoarthritis of the knee: Individuals unable to perform activities of daily living independently Pregnant women or women who may be pregnant Breastfeeding women Other patients deemed inappropriate for participation by the principal investigator (or co-investigator)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee joint flexion angle, rotation angle, varus/valgus angle, and joint surface inclination angle during treadmill walking, squats, stair climbing, and standing up. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTakahiro Arakawa
Saitama Medical University Department of orthopaedic surgery
Outcome results
None listed