Status:

COMPLETED

Does Implant Design Improve Postoperative Flexion?

Lead Sponsor:

DePuy Orthopaedics

Conditions:

Non-inflammatory Arthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate whether design features of one implant design allows more knee bend than the other. Patients will have 1 design in the left knee and 1 design in their right knee. Both knee su...

Detailed Description

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the passive, non-weight-bearing flexion is superior with the posterior-stabilized PFC® Sigma™ RP-F compared to the posterior-stabilized PFC®...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Non-Inflammatory Arthritis
  • Age = 40-70 years
  • Male or female
  • Suitable for devices in study
  • Needing primary simultaneous bilateral knee replacements
  • Willing to consent and authorize release of personal health information
  • Subjects who are able to understand this clinical investigation, co-operate with investigational procedures and are willing to return to the clinic, hospital and predefined physical therapy centers for all the required postoperative follow-ups,

Exclusion

  • Existing conditions that would compromise participation
  • Multiple joint involvement
  • Pregnant/lactating women
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Fixed flexion contracture greater than 20 degrees
  • Previous knee replacement of any type
  • Needing device(s) not specified in protocol
  • The Subject is a known drug or alcohol abuser or has a psychological disorder that would compromise follow-up
  • Those who have participated in an investigation in the last 3 months
  • Those involved in personal injury litigation, medical-legal or workers compensation claims
  • Failure to follow surgical technique details specified in the protocol

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

93 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00380861

Start Date

March 1 2006

End Date

December 1 2009

Last Update

July 24 2023

Active Locations (4)

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1

Doug Dennis

Denver, Colorado, United States, 80210

2

Heekin Orthopaedics

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32204

3

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery

Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 01075

4

Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgeons

Lakewood, Washington, United States, 98499