Photographic Evidence on Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
In brief
Historically, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been performed to restore knee range of motion and relieve pain, with postoperative rehabilitation focused on helping patients regain mobility and function. This study evaluates whether providing patients with photographic evidence of their knee range of motion immediately after surgery can enhance short-term recovery. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive printed photographs showing their knee in full flexion immediately after surgery, while the other group will not receive photographs. Outcomes assessed at six weeks postoperatively will include knee range of motion, physical therapy progress metrics, length of hospital stay, and patient-reported outcomes.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07223359
- Run by
- Loyola University
- People needed
- 59
- Starts
- 2020-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2021-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-10-31
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Scheduled to undergo primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at one of the investigators' participating institutions
- Able to understand study procedures and comply with follow-up requirements
- Able to read and complete questionnaires in English
- Willing and able to provide informed consent prior to participation
You may not qualify if…
- Undergoing revision TKA
- History of prior surgery or fracture involving the operative knee
- Preoperative knee flexion contracture >10 degrees
- Patients with non-elective or trauma-related indications for knee replacement
- Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent
Where it is running
- Loyola University Medical Center — Maywood, Illinois, United States
- Gottlieb Memorial Hospital — Melrose Park, Illinois, United States
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