Effectiveness of Osteopathy in the Preoperative Treatment of Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement

N/ACompletedNCT01989117

Hospital Ambroise Paré Paris70 enrolled

Overview

Osteopathy is an alternative healthcare that seems effective in relieving the pain of patients. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative osteopathic care in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis. The secondary objectives are to assess pain during the first postoperative month on a VAS and knee function and quality of life at 6 months and 1 year. Our hypothesis is that osteopathy will decrease postoperative pain and increase knee function.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Total Knee Replacement Osteoarthritis of the Knee Preoperative Osteopathic Care

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) * For osteoarthritis of the knee * Without surgical history on the operated knee Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery on the operated knee * Bilateral TKA * Patient refusal

Locations (1)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Self-assessment of knee pain on Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Time frame: At one month postoperatively

Secondary Outcomes

Pain self-assessment during the first postoperative month on Visual analog scale (VAS)

Time frame: Twice daily during the first postoperative month

Functional assessment of the knee with International Knee Society (IKS) score

Time frame: At six months postoperatively

Functional assessment of the knee with International Knee Society (IKS) score

Time frame: At one year postoperatively