The purpose of this study is to obtain long-term (10+ yrs) clinical and patient outcomes data on patients who received the cruciate-retaining Foundation Knee system during or prior to the year 2000.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
43
subjects who received the cruciate-retaining Foundation Knee system greater than or equal to 10 years ago and still maintain the original device in their knee.
Unnamed facility
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Charleston Orthopaedic Assoc.
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Survivorship of the Device
The subject meets the inclusion/exclusion of the study and has a Foundation Knee that has survived without revision to date.
Time frame: Single visit
Knee Society Score Evaluation
The knee society score includes both a subjective and a function score. The subjective score includes pain, stability and range of motion. The function score includes values for walking distance and climbing stairs.
Time frame: Single visit
Short Form - 36
SF-36 quality of life assessment questionnaire.
Time frame: Single Visit
Oxford Knee Score Assessment
Questionnaire
Time frame: Single visit
WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index
Questionnaire
Time frame: Single visit
Range of Motion
Physician measurements of the subjects range of motion on the operated knee.
Time frame: Single visit
Radiographic failure
Radiographic failure is defined as a shift in the position of the component \>3mm or 3 degrees or a \>2mm radiolucency completely around the prosthesis.
Time frame: Single visit
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