Comparison of Kinematics for Subjects Implanted With a PFC Sigma Rotating Platform or Fixed Bearing TC3 Prosthesis

Completed

Conditions studied: Knee Prosthesis, Knee Arthroplasty

In brief

The objectives of this study are four-fold: 1. To determine the three-dimensional, in vivo kinematics for subjects having either a fixed- or mobile-bearing Press Fit Condylar (PFC) Sigma Total Condylar III Prosthesis, comparing the in vivo kinematics to determine if one implant type leads to a benefit for the patient. 2. To determine if bearing mobility occurs in PFC Sigma Rotating Platform Total Condylar III Prosthesis under in vivo, weight-bearing conditions during multiple activities (gait, stair descent, deep knee bend and chair rise). 3. To determine if there is a correlation between in vivo kinematic data obtained using fluoroscopy, electromyography (EMG) and ground reaction force (GRF) data and determine if variability occurs between these two TKA types. 4. To determine if a clinical benefit is either visibly detected (video camera) or quantifiably determined (questionnaire) for either TKA type.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT01290640
Run by
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
People needed
22
Starts
2011-02-01
Expected to finish
2013-02-01
Last updated by the study team
2019-10-21

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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Where it is running

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