Knee Replacement Options for Knee Osteoarthritis
Mechanical Alignment vs Kalipered Kinematic Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Arthropathy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 21 – 79
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 95 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients who need knee replacement surgery. Participants will help compare two different ways of doing the surgery to see which is better for different patients.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am planning to have a primary knee replacement surgery.
- I can read and understand the consent form and follow-up questions.
You may not be able to join if
- I have misalignment of my knee greater than 15 degrees.
- I have a knee flexion problem greater than 15 degrees or less than 90 degrees.
- My body mass index (BMI) is over 40.
- I have had a knee surgery before, except for minor procedures.
- I have a history of inflammatory arthritis or an infection in my knee.
- I have chronic pain or use opioids regularly.
- I am receiving workers' compensation for my knee condition.
- I cannot complete questionnaires in English.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Knee replacement surgery can be performed in one of two ways. Traditionally the goal was for the new joint to be in a neutral position with respect to the femur (thigh bone). This is called Mechanical Alignment (MA). The neutral position is different than the human knee's natural position, so MA often requires the surgeon to make additional cuts to the ligaments and other soft tissue around the kn…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient undergoing primary TKA with a medially-stabilized SpheriKA knee system
* Able to read and understand consent form and PRO instruments and willing to return for follow up visits
Exclusion Criteria:
* Varus or Valgus malalignment \>15 degrees to mechanical axis
* Flexi…
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