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Intraoperative Soft Tissue Balance in TKA

Evaluation of Intraoperative Soft-tissue Balance and Postoperative Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05006274
Enrollment
50
Registered
2021-08-16
Start date
2021-08-13
Completion date
2023-12-31
Last updated
2021-08-19

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Brief summary

The purpose of this evaluation is to evaluate the intraoperative soft tissue balance as assessed by the Orthosensor device, to measure the perioperative gait and function with the Muvr tracking device, and to correlate this soft tissue balance with early functional outcomes in the Persona total knee system.

Detailed description

This is a single surgeon, prospective, controlled study consisting of 50 patients with a primary indication of OA who are eligible for primary total knee arthroplasty using the Persona total knee system. The patients are equally divided in two groups; patients in group 1 will receive traditional, manual soft-tissue balancing during surgery. For the purpose of the study, the balance will be quantitatively assessed at the end of the case, by means of surgeon-blinded VERASENSE measurements before and after cementation. For the patients in Group 2, intra-operative sensor feedback will be used in creating a quantitatively balanced knee (VERASENSE, OrthoSensor Inc.). Thereby, a quantitatively balanced knee is characterized by a mediolateral load differential below 15lbs at 10-45-90 degrees of flexion. Post-operatively, the patients will be evaluated using the Muvr device at the day of surgery, day of discharge and 2, 6, and 12 weeks, and 1 year postoperatively. This device will provide quantitative feedback on different gait metrics as well as function during activities of daily living such as stair climbing / stair descent, walking, and timed get up and go testing. During each post-operative visit, the following metrics will be recorded: * Active and passive range of motion * Implant alignment * Patient reported outcomes by means of Knee Society Score (KSS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Forgotten Joint Score (FJS)

Interventions

DEVICEPersona Trabecular Metal Tibia

Total knee arthroplasty

DEVICEVerasense technology

Instrumented tibial trial component

DEVICEMUVR

Knee motion and gait sensing wearable device

Sponsors

Zimmer Biomet
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Patient has a primary indication of osteoarthritis and is eligible for primary total knee arthroplasty using the Persona total knee system 2. Patient is willing and able to provide written Informed Consent prior to study surgery 3. Patient is willing and able to complete scheduled study procedures and follow-up evaluations as described in the Informed Consent Form

Exclusion criteria

1. Patient does not have a primary indication of osteoarthritis 2. Patient does not have access to internet or mobile device or understand how to use phone/app 3. Patient is not eligible or will not receive the Persona total knee system 4. Patient has not provided written Informed Consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Active and passive range of motion2 weeksFlexion and extension measurements of knee
Implant alignment2 weeks post-operativelyRadiographic assessments
Knee Society Score (KSS)2 weeks post-operativelyPatient-reported outcome surveys assessing pain and function after total knee arthroplasty. Range 0-100, higher score better.
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)2 weeks post-operativelyPatient-reported outcome surveys assessing pain and function after total knee arthroplasty. Range 0-96, lower score means less disability
Forgotten Joint Score (FJS)2 weeks post-operativelyPatient-reported outcome surveys assessing pain and function after total knee arthroplasty. Range 0-100, 100 being better score

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactAlexander Sah, MD
info@SahOrtho.com510-818-7200
Backup ContactAlexander Alexander, MD
info@SahOrtho.com510-818-7200

Outcome results

None listed

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