๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this research is to compare the functional outcomes of patients with end stage medial compartment OA of the knee undergoing a conventional mTKA to those undergoing rUKA and to assess the associated cost economics of such technology.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Listed for elective primary TKA for end stage medial compartment osteoarthritis
* Intact anterior cruciate ligament
* Full thickness and good quality lateral cartilage
* Correctable intra-articular varus deformity and intact medial collateral ligament
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grades 1 and 2
* Male or female, age 50 - 75 at the time of listing for surgery
* Suitable candidate for a cruciate retaining TKA (Triathlon prosthesis) and a UKA
Exclusion Criteria:
* Varus deformity of \> 20 degrees
* Fixed flexion of \>10 degrees
* Patient is unable to comply with the study protocol (incl. refusal for CT scan) or functional assessments
* Female participants who are pregnant, lactating or planning pregnancy during the course of the study
* Requires patella resurfacing or lateral compartment has significant OA
* Inability to understand the patient information for the study, provide written informed consent or answer study questionnaires for cognitive or language reasons
* Inflammatory disorder e.g. rheumatoid arthritis
* Symptomatic foot, hip or spine pathology
* Prior surgery (other than arthroscopy) or septic arthritis of the knee
* Any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participants at risk because of participation in the study,
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What it tests
- MAKOโข Partial Knee Arthroplasty
- Triathlon (Stryker) Total Knee Arthroplasty
Nicholas Clement
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.