Outcomes of MAKOplasty Patellofemoral Arthroplasty in Younger Active Patients
Status unconfirmed
Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis, Knee
In brief
The primary purpose of this investigation is to report the short-term clinical outcomes (2-3 years) of patellofemoral arthroplasty implanted using the MAKOplasty knee resurfacing system.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02738476
- Run by
- Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education Foundation
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2016-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2022-02-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-10-08
Who can join
Age: 20 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Arthroscopically demonstrated localized and isolated full-thickness articular cartilage lesions (Grade 2B or 3A-B as defined by Noyes \& Stabler9) on the patellofemoral joint.
- Lesion is symptomatic as defined by pain, swelling, locking, or catching that affects daily activities.
- Patient provides informed consent.
- Patient agrees to comply with postoperative rehabilitation program.
You may not qualify if…
- Obesity (body mass index greater than 35).
- Arthroscopically demonstrated full-thickness articular cartilage lesions (Grade 2B or 3A-B) in the other compartments of the knee.
- Uncorrected varus or valgus malalignment
- Uncorrected knee joint instability
- Knee arthrofibrosis
- Patient unwilling to comply with postoperative rehabilitation
- Significant muscular atrophy and weakness that does not respond to rehabilitation
- History of alcohol or drug abuse within 3 years of the operation.
- Disabling or widespread osteoarthritis or other joint disease in any other joint.
- Presence of a significant connective tissue disease, autoimmune disease, HIV-positive, or immune deficiency syndrome.
- Any contraindications to surgery or other medical disorder that in the opinion of the principal investigator would interfere with the conduct of the study.
Where it is running
- Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States (enrolling)
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