knee arthroplasty stability mrk proms
Conditions
Interventions
N.A.
Sponsors
Antonius hospital
Sneek
Netherlands
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients requiring a knee replacement as determined jointly by the surgeon and the patient • Over 18 years of age at time of surgery • Patients who understand the conditions of the study and are willing to participate for the length of the prescribed term of follow-up. • Patients who are capable of, and have given, informed consent to their participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients lacking capacity to or who will not provide consent • Severe muscular, neurological or vascular deficiencies which compromise the affected extremity • Bone deficiency or deficient bone quality likely to compromise the implant (as determined by surgical team on pre-operative radiographs) • Severe ligament instability • Hypersensitivity to the materials used • Alcoholism or other addictive disorders • Sepsis • Osteomyelitis • Severe Osteoporosis – clinical judgement • Metabolic disorders which may impair bone formation • Non correctable flexion contractures >20 degrees • Varus/valgus deformities >15 degrees • Those whose prospects for a recovery to independent mobility would be compromised by known pre-existing medical conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measurement AP stability 12 months post-op with Kneelax device | — |
Contacts
Public ContactRichard Haan, de
Outcome results
None listed