Comparing rehabilitation protocols after knee surgery

Evaluation of Functional Recovery of Patients Undergoing Medial Monocompartmental Knee Prosthesis With One Day Protocol Versus Fast Protocol

Not applicable Interventional I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio · NCT06302075

This study is testing two different recovery plans after knee replacement surgery to see which one helps patients recover better and faster.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages40 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
SponsorI.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan, Italia)
Trial IDNCT06302075 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the post-operative recovery of patients with medial monocompartmental gonarthrosis undergoing knee replacement surgery. It compares two rehabilitation approaches: a one-day protocol where patients are discharged home 24 hours post-surgery, and a fast protocol where patients are discharged to a rehabilitation department 48 hours after surgery. Recovery outcomes will be assessed using the Knee Society Score (KSS) questionnaire at various intervals up to 12 months post-operation. The study is prospective, randomized, and conducted at a single center.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 40 to 85 with primary medial monocompartmental gonarthrosis grade 3-4.

Not a fit: Patients with cognitive decline, psychiatric disorders, or those outside the age range of 40 to 85 may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery protocols for knee surgery patients, potentially reducing hospital stays and enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential for success in this study.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 40\<x\<85 included
* Medial monocompartmental gonarthrosis grade 3-4 sec Kellgren-Lawrence
* Primary medial gonarthrosis
* Signing of the Informed Consent and consent to collaborate in all study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive decline
* Psychiatric disorders
* Neuromuscular disorders
* Age \> 85 years or \<40
* Lateral gonarthrosis grade 3-4 sec Kellgren-Lawrence
* Patella symptoms
* Secondary medial gonarthrosis
* Minor age
* Pregnant women (self-declaration)

Where this trial is running

Milan, Italia

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Gonarthrosisrehabilitation
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