The Journey Total Knee Athroplasty 'TKA' project: A comparison of two concepts for improved function of knee replacements.
Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) requiring TKR will have better functional outcomes and satisfaction with the Journey knee when compared to the Genesis II PS knee as measured by degrees of flexion and Oxford Knee Score at 2 years.
Perth Orthopaedic Institute
240 participants
Nov 6, 2006
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
The specific aims are to compare Gen II and Journey TKA regarding : •Patient satisfaction and functional outcome •The degree of postoperative knee flexion. •3D kinematics of the knee joints •Gait pattern •The rate of complications and difficulties •The migration pattern of the tibia trays
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Physically active patients, affected by OA of one knee and scheduled for primary TKA. Consent to study.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Inflammatory or post trauma arthritis, Severe osteoporosis, steroid treatment, unclear reason for pain. Previous infection. Non compliance to study, 'Body Mass Index' >35, > 80 years, < 80° flexion, > 15° 'Fixed Flexion Deformity' or varus/ valgus deformity.
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Interventions
The intervention is a total knee replacement with either the Journey TKA. Implants will use Oxinium femurs and be fully cemented standard tibia baseplate. The prothesis is permanently implanted.
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ACTRN12607000365460