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Cemented vs Cementless TKA

Early Outcomes of Cemented Versus Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty Using the Triathlon Knee

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03683992
Enrollment
147
Registered
2018-09-25
Start date
2013-01-01
Completion date
2023-12-01
Last updated
2024-07-24

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Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare cemented and cementless versions of the Triathlon total knee arthroplasty/replacement (TKA) in terms of clinical outcomes, perioperative course, and outcome scores including function and patient satisfaction. Patients who present to the clinical practices of Dr. Ryan Nunley, Dr. Robert Barrack, or Dr. Denis Nam and are suitable candidates for primary TKA will be screened for eligibility and invited to participate. Once enrolled participants will be randomized (1:1) to either receive a cemented or cementless Triathlon TKA. Data collected for the study will include standard of care clinical and radiographic evaluations collected during office visits and surgery, as well as study-specific patient questionnaires. Clinical, radiographic and questionnaire data will be collected pre-operatively, at the time of surgery, and at 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year and beyond, and 2 years and beyond post-operatively. Patients will complete the following outcomes questionnaires preoperatively: New Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Score, UCLA Activity Score, SF-12, and EQ-5D. The following questionnaires will be collected at four to six weeks, six months, one year and beyond, and two years and beyond postoperatively: New Knee Society Score, Forgotten Joint Score, Washington University Knee Satisfaction and Function Questionnaire, Oxford Knee Score, UCLA Activity Score, SF-12, and EQ-5D, and a Pain Drawing. In addition, a Pain Diary with a pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be assessed once daily at home for 6 weeks after surgery.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to compare cemented and cementless versions of the Triathlon total knee arthroplasty/replacement (TKA) in terms of clinical outcomes, perioperative course, and outcome scores including function and patient satisfaction. Patients who present to the clinical practices of Dr. Ryan Nunley, Dr. Robert Barrack, or Dr. Denis Nam and are suitable candidates for primary TKA will be screened for eligibility and invited to participate. Once enrolled participants will be randomized (1:1) to either receive a cemented or cementless Triathlon TKA. Data collected for the study will include standard of care clinical and radiographic evaluations collected during office visits and surgery, as well as study-specific patient questionnaires. Clinical, radiographic and questionnaire data will be collected pre-operatively, at the time of surgery, and at 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year and beyond, and 2 years and beyond post-operatively. Patients will complete the following outcomes questionnaires preoperatively: New Knee Society Score, Oxford Knee Score, UCLA Activity Score, SF-12, and EQ-5D. The following questionnaires will be collected at four to six weeks, six months, one year and beyond, and two years and beyond postoperatively: New Knee Society Score, Forgotten Joint Score, Washington University Knee Satisfaction and Function Questionnaire, Oxford Knee Score, UCLA Activity Score, SF-12, and EQ-5D, and a Pain Drawing. In addition, a Pain Diary with a pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be assessed once daily at home for 6 weeks after surgery.

Interventions

DEVICETriathlon total knee system

Implantable

Sponsors

Washington University School of Medicine
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Patients who qualify for a cementless primary total knee arthroplasty\* * 18 years of age but no more than 75 years of age * Willing to be randomized * Willing to sign informed consent * Willing to return for all follow-up visits

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with inflammatory arthritis * BMI equal to 40 or less. * Patient with an active infection or suspected infection in the operative joint * The absolute and relative contraindications stated in the FDA cleared labeling for the device * Patients who have undergone osteotomy * Patients who have had previous patella fracture or surgery * Patients who have had previous healed tibia or femur fractures * Patients who have had previous knee or hip replacement surgery on the ipsilateral side * Patients who require patellar resurfacing * Patients with major medical/muscular/orthopedic deformities

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Difference in tourniquet time1 yearTourniquet time will be recorded for each patient during surgery to see if there is a difference between tourniquet time between patients who are receiving cemented vs cementless.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
knee society score2 yearsKnee society score questionnaire will be completed preoperatively, 6 weeks, 1 year, and 2 year. Subscales are summed together to compute total score.
Forgotten joint score2 yearForgotten join score questionnaire will be completed preoperatively, 6 weeks, 1 year, and 2 year. Subscales are summed together to compute total score.
Oxford knee score2 yearsOxford knee score questionnaire will be completed preoperatively, 6 weeks, 1 year, and 2 year.Subscales are summed together to compute total score.
Difference in functional pain score2 yearsPatients will fill out a visual analog scale at 6 weeks, 1 year, 2 year to determine if there is a difference between functional pain score between cemented vs. cementless.
SF-12 questionnaire2 yearSF-12 questionnaire will be completed preoperatively, 6 weeks, 1 year, and 2 year. Subscales are summed together to compute total score.
EQ-5D2 yearEQ-5D questionnaire will be completed preoperatively, 6 weeks, 1 year, and 2 year. Subscales are summed together to compute total score.
UCLA Activity score2 yearUCLA questionnaire will be completed preoperatively, 6 weeks, 1 year, and 2 year. Scale from 1 to 10. Higher number represent better outcome. Lower numbers represent worst outcome.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026