Dynamic Splinting After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Dynasplint Systems, Inc.25 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a dynamic splinting system for knee flexion contracture following a total knee arthroplasty.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of dynamic splinting for knee flexion contracture following a total knee arthroplasty.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Reduced Knee Flexion

Interventions

Knee Extension DynasplintDEVICE

Dynamic Splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load, Prolonged-Duration Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated, adjustable tension to increase the Total End Range Time (TERT) to reduce contracture. The Knee Extension Dynasplint for the Experimental group will have tension chambers delivering therapeutic treatment from the device.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Reduced flexibility in AROM of knee extension * Pain that is worsened by bending over while legs are straight * Impaired gait pattern * Ability to understand informed consent and experiment responsibilities Exclusion Criteria: * Fractures * Knee sepsis * Osteomyelitis or any orthopedic infection * Extensor mechanism dysfunction * Psoriasis * Knee joint neuropathy * Previous Stroke or Brain Injury

Locations (1)

Dennis L Armstrong M.D.

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Maximal Acitive Range of Mothion in knee extension

Time frame: 9 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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