Evaluating Joint Line Restoration in Severe Knee Osteoarthritis

The Adductor Ratio is More Reliable Than Other Techniques in Determining Joint Line in Severe Type M Varus Gonarthrosis

Observational Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · NCT05936814

This study is testing the best way to find the joint line in older patients with severe knee arthritis to improve their knee surgery results and overall satisfaction.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment68 (estimated)
Ages65 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ankara)
Trial IDNCT05936814 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to determine the most effective method for identifying the joint line position in patients with severe varus deformity due to Type M gonarthrosis. By comparing two groups of patients with different types of gonarthrosis, the study will measure preoperative values against intraoperative reference values to enhance outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The focus is on achieving optimal alignment and soft tissue tension during TKA to reduce complications and improve patient satisfaction. The study will involve patients over 65 years of age who have varus alignment osteoarthritis of the knee.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 65 years old with varus alignment osteoarthritis of the knee.

Not a fit: Patients with post-traumatic or inflammatory types of osteoarthritis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of evaluating joint line restoration is common, the specific focus on severe varus deformity in Type M gonarthrosis is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over 65 years of age
* Candidates with varus alignment osteoarthritis of the knee
* Patients with complete data set
* Patients who have agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who did not provide consent to participate in the study
* Patients with post-traumatic osteoarthritis
* Patients with inflammatory type of osteoarthritis
* Patients with incomplete data set

Where this trial is running

Ankara

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 Osteoarthritis, KneeGenu VarumJoint ProsthesisComplicationsVarus deformityAdductor tubercleJoint line restorationTotal knee arthroplasty
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