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Clinical evaluation of the *spacer technique* as a simple PCL-balancing tool for implantation of a PCL-retaining total knee replacement.

Clinical evaluation of the *spacer technique* as a simple PCL-balancing tool for implantation of a PCL-retaining total knee replacement. - Clinical evaluation "spacer technique".

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON35866
Enrollment
42
Registered
2011-11-02
Start date
2012-09-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

osteoartritis primary total knee replacement

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Sint Maartenskliniek
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Patient presenting with non-inflammatory osteoarthritis (radiologically confirmed), requiring total knee replacement - Patient has an intact PCL and patient has indication for a PCL-retaining Genesis II TKR - Patient is 40 to 70 years of age, inclusive - Patient plans to be available for follow up through 2 years postoperative. - Patient is in a stable health and is free of, or treated for, cardiac, pulmonary, haematological, or other conditions that would pose excessive operative risk.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Patient is known to have insufficient femoral or tibial bone stock - Patient has shown to have insufficient posterior cruciate ligament during surgery - Patient has a BMI > 35 - Patient's expected physical activity after surgery is 2 or less on the UCLA Activity Scale - Patient has had previous hip or knee replacement surgery in the last 6 months, or is planned to have a (second) hip or knee replacement in the next 6-12 months - Patient has had major, non-arthroscopic surgery to the study knee, including HTO. - Patient has an active, local infection or systemic infection - Patient has physical, emotional or neurological conditions that would compromise compliance with postoperative rehabilitation and follow up - Patient has grade 3 collateral ligament insufficiency - Patient has knee flexion 10 degrees (passive extension lag) - Patient has > 30 degrees extension deficit (active restraint to extension) - Patient has varus or valgus deformity >10 degrees - Patient has rheumatoid arthritis, any autoimmune disorder or immunosuppressive disorder - Patient is pregnant or plans to become pregnant during course of study - Patient has a known sensitivity to materials in the device

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The postoperative medial tibiofemoral contact point of the knee in 90 degrees of flexion.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Antero-posterior stability of the knee, clinical and functional outcomes (Knee Society Score (KSS), KOOS, patellofemoral score), active and passive ROM, VAS pain and satisfaction.

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)