Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty
University of Pittsburgh
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.
Description
The choice to perform robotic assisted vs manual total knee arthroplasties (TKA) depends on many factors, including but not limited to surgeon training, resource availability, and patient-specific considerations. Recent studies comparing patient outcomes after robotic-assisted and manual total knee arthroplasties have shown mixed results. These studies often focus on future complication rates, radiographic outcomes, or patient reported outcomes between manual and robotic-assisted TKA. Hence, there has been little focus on improvements in functional outcomes after TKA. Combining functional test…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40–90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not specified
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 hypertensi…
Interventions
- ProcedureRobotic assisted total knee arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty with robotic assisatance
- ProcedureManual total knee arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty without robotic assistance
- ProcedureRobotic assisted revision total knee arthroplasty
Revision total knee arthroplasty with robotic assistance
- ProcedureManual revision total knee arthroplasty
Revision total knee arthroplasty without robotic assistance
Location
- University of PittsburghPittsburgh, Pennsylvania