CompletedPhase 4ACTRN12607000365460

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.

Sponsor

Perth Orthopaedic Institute

Enrollment

240 participants

Start Date

Nov 6, 2006

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Osteoarthrosis (OA) of the knee.

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

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 80 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study investigates the Journey Total Knee Athroplasty 'TKA' project: A comparison of two concepts for improved function of knee replacements. It is looking for both men and women, aged 18 to 80 who have physically active patients, affected by OA of one knee and scheduled for primary TKA. Consent to study. If you are interested, you may need to attend study visits and follow the research team's instructions.

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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.

Locations(1)

Australia

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