Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Avascular Necrosis of Bone, Osteoarthritis, Post-traumatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Total Knee Replacement
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the clinical performance of the cruciate ligament retaining or cruciate ligament substituting implants by obtaining a series of primary TKAs. Outcome scoring and radiographic assessment will be the methods used to evaluate performance.
Detailed description
The study will evaluate the clinical performance of cruciate ligament retaining or cruciate ligament substituting implants through a series of primary TKAs. Patients will receive either the P.F.C.® Sigma™ Rotating Platform Cruciate Retaining Knee implant or the P.F.C.® Sigma™ Rotating Platform Cruciate Substituting Knee implant and assignment will be randomized.
Interventions
Rotating Platform (RP) Cruciate Retaining Knee implant
Rotating Platform (RP) Cruciate Substituting Knee implant.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Osteoarthritis * Rheumatoid arthritis * Avascular necrosis (AVN) of bone * Other inflammatory arthritis * Post-traumatic arthritis * Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Exclusion criteria
* Prior ipsilateral TKA * Metabolic disorders * Joint replacement due to autoimmune disorders * History of recent/active joint sepsis * Charcot neuropathy * Psycho-social disorders that would limit rehabilitation * Greater than 75 years of age at the time of surgery * Severe diabetes mellitus * Skeletal immaturity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee Society scores | Pre-operative, 6 and 12 months and annually thereafter for at least 5 years. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Complications | On-going to end of study |
| Revisions | On-going to end of study |
| Medical imaging | Pre-operative, 6 and 12 months and annually thereafter for at least 5 years. |
| SF-12 patient outcomes | Pre-operative, 6 and 12 months and annually thereafter for at least 5 years. |
Countries
United States