jointwear osteoarthritis
Conditions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - radiologically confirmed medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee - medial joint pain; - varus alignment between 6-12 degrees; - an age of 18 and older.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - symptomatic osteoarthritis of the lateral compartment; - rheumatoid arthritis; - range of motion of the knee joint less than 100 degrees; - flexion contracture more than 10 degrees; - grade 3 collateral laxity (Insall); - history of fracture or previous open operation of the lower extremity; - mental incapacity; - inability to fill in the questionnaires in Dutch.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measure is achievement of an overcorrection of 4 degrees valgus after one year of surgery (HKA angle). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Objectives are to compare these two different HTO techniques regarding radiological scores/ anatomical changes after HTO (Moore-Harvey, Dejour-Bonin, Insall-Salvati and Caton Index). Moreover pain, function scores and quality of life will be compared (VAS and KOOS). | — |
Countries
Netherlands