Status:
UNKNOWN
Static and Dynamic Balance in Correlation With Quality of Life, in Primary Total Knee Replacement
Lead Sponsor:
Hadassah Medical Organization
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Total Knee Replacement
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-90 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal complaints worldwide, affecting 30-40% of the population by the age of 65 yr.Individuals with knee OA suffer progressive loss of f...
Detailed Description
Balance Master Testing The Pro Balance Master system with software version 8 will be used in the study. The Pro Balance Master system is comprised of two 23cm × 46cm dual force plates connected at th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- During a year of prospective study we plan to recruit 150 participants with symptomatic OA of the knee, hospitalizing in orthopedic department of Hadassah Hospital for primary TKR. Confirmation of diagnosis of OA will be based on the American College of Rheumatology classification criteria . Participants have to be able to stand and to walk and also to follow simple instructions.
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Exclusion
- previous knee surgery, neurological problem with severe motor deficit (Parkinson disease, hemiplegia, spinal cord injury), severe orthopedic problem of low limbs (arthrodesis of low limb's joints, failed TKR/THR, amputation, failed back), systemic arthritic condition, severe cognitive problem with restricted consent.
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Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00256958
Start Date
November 1 2005
End Date
June 1 2007
Last Update
May 13 2008
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Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel