Status:

COMPLETED

STAK Tool for Treatment of Arthrofibrosis Post Total Knee Replacement

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospitals, Leicester

Conditions:

Arthrofibrosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-95 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A common complication following total knee replacement (TKR) is arthrofibrosis, a severe stiffening of the knee caused by scar tissue. The aims of this mixed methods feasibility study are to (1) reco...

Detailed Description

Arthrofibrosis most commonly occurs after total knee replacement (TKR), extensive intra-articular injury or surgical procedures, for example fracture of the proximal tibia or distal femur or multiple ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • male or female,
  • 18 to 95 year olds,
  • having received a primary total knee replacement within the last 12 months.
  • Following their TKR have less than 70 degrees knee flexion or have been prescribed intensive physiotherapy for their knee stiffness by their Consultant.
  • Between 44kg and 159kg.

Exclusion

  • post malignancy or knee trauma
  • have leaking wounds or infected joints,
  • have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis,
  • have undergone long term steroid treatment or the clinician felt the patient was at risk of post-operative fracture.
  • Fell outside weight limits (44kg to 159kg),
  • Unable to give consent themselves (confusion, non-English speaking patients).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 2 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 19 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

35 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04019847

Start Date

August 2 2017

End Date

August 19 2019

Last Update

April 28 2020

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Leicester, United Kingdom, LE5 4PW