Validation of the Italian version of the Knee Society Knee Scoring System

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 adapting and validating the Italian version of the Knee Society Knee Scoring System (KSS) for patients with knee osteoarthritis. The process involves translating the original English questionnaire into Italian, ensuring cultural relevance through a series of translations and back-translations. The final version will be tested on 300 Italian patients who meet specific eligibility criteria, including those scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty. The aim is to ensure that the Italian KSS accurately reflects the patients' knee function and pain levels.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of gonarthrosis and indication for primary TKA surgery
* Age between 18 and 85 years
* Ability to respond to the proposed questionnaires and provide informed consent
* Availability for follow-up for one year after surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Concomitant hip or spinal problems, understood as a cause of patient discomfort even if not yet undergoing medical or rehabilitation therapy
* History of ipsilateral or contralateral knee surgery
* Congenital knee deformities
* Previous septic arthritis
* Neuromuscular pathology (e.g. polio)
* Simultaneous bilateral prosthesis or within 12 months of both knee, hip and ankle

Where it's running

• IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: giulio maria marcheggiani muccioli, MD
• Phone: 0516366356

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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.