Evaluating sports activity return after knee surgery in younger patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study focuses on younger patients aged 40 to 65 who have knee osteoarthritis and wish to return to sports after undergoing non-cemented total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It aims to assess the effectiveness of a specific rehabilitation protocol following the surgery to facilitate a safe return to sports activities. The study recognizes that traditional rehabilitation pathways are often not designed for this active subgroup of patients, who have higher functional demands. By tailoring the approach to their needs, the study hopes to improve postoperative outcomes for these individuals.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* aged between 40 and 65 years,
* both men and women,
* individuals who engaged in sports until knee pathology hindered them. - "Saltin-Grimby Physical Activity Level Scale" 3 or 4.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with rheumatic and/or neuromuscular disorders.
* Patients with extreme knee deformity.
* Patients with secondary osteoarthritis with compromised bone quality.
* Patients with coronal knee instability.
* Pregnant patients.
* Patients with medical conditions or physical conditions incompatible with the use of magnetic resonance imaging and electrostimulation (active and passive implanted biomedical devices, epilepsy, severe venous insufficiency in the lower limbs).

Where it's running

• Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Italy Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.