Improving knee extension through a surgical procedure
Functional Outcomes and the Restoration of Range of Motion After the Arthroscopic Complete Posterior Knee Capsulotomy in Patients With Extension Deficit of the Knee
This study is testing a surgical procedure to see if it can help people who have trouble straightening their knee after trying physical therapy for at least six months.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bełchatów) |
| Trial ID | NCT05385393 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of arthroscopic posterior capsulotomy in patients suffering from an extension deficit of the knee that has not improved with guided physiotherapy. The procedure aims to restore the range of motion by addressing contractures in the knee's posterior capsule. Participants will be monitored for functional outcomes and improvements in knee extension following the intervention. The study focuses on individuals who have experienced persistent extension deficits for at least six months despite conservative treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with a symptomatic extension deficit greater than 3 degrees that has not improved after six months of physiotherapy.
Not a fit: Patients who have regained full knee extension after initial arthrolysis or those with active knee inflammation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this procedure could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients by restoring full knee extension and reducing associated mechanical stress.
How similar studies have performed: While similar surgical approaches have been explored, this specific intervention for refractory extension deficits is less commonly studied, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Above 18 years old, * Symptomatic asymmetric extension deficit \>3 degrees, * Impossibility to restore the full knee extension after 6 months of guided physiotherapy. Exclusion Criteria: * Restoration of full knee extension after the initial knee arthrolysis, * Active knee inflammation, * Non-adherence of the patient to the treatment protocol. * Contractures due to extra-articular reasons, * Less than 6 months since the last surgical procedure affected knee.
Where this trial is running
Bełchatów
- Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic — Bełchatów, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD
- Email: malwin8@wp.pl
- Phone: +48 509 812 212
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.