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Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty

RECRUITINGSponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Actively Recruiting
SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh
Started2023-09-01
Est. completion2026-05-01
Eligibility
Age40 Years – 90 Years
Locations1 site

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about patients' recoveries after receiving total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does robotic-assisted TKA have improved perceived recovery when compared to conventional TKA? Does robotic-assisted TKA lead to improved functional recovery when compared to conventional TKA? Researchers will compare if robotic-assisted versus conventional procedures lead to different recovery speeds. Participants will answer questionnaires and undergo physical therapy testing before and at several timepoints after their procedure.

Eligibility

Age: 40 Years – 90 Years
Inclusion Criteria:

* Candidate for TKA
* Speak English / understand study instructions--this is necessary to reliably complete the study questionnaires and understand study instructions which are not validated in other languages
* Have medical clearance from PCP, PI, or co-Investigator to participate in the study
* Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* 2+ falls in the past year
* Unable to ambulate 100 ft without assistive device or rest period
* Acute illness
* Have a history of cardiovascular disease or hypertension not controlled by medication
* Severe visual impairment
* Lower-extremity amputation
* Neurological, muscular, systemic, or connective tissue disorder affecting the function of the lower extremities
* Pregnant
* Terminal illness
* Plans to have another joint replacement during study period
* Plans to relocate from immediate area during study period

Conditions2

ArthritisArthritis Knee

Locations1 site

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
Kenneth Urish, MD, PhD412-641-8609urishk2@upmc.edu

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