Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Description

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.

Conditions

Arthritis Knee

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Condition
Arthritis Knee
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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
  • * 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 hypertension not controlled by medication
  • * Severe visual impairment
  • * Lower-extremity amputation
  • * Neurological, muscular, systemic, or connective tissue disorder affecting the function of the lower extremities
  • * Pregnant
  • * Terminal illness
  • * Plans to have another joint replacement during study period
  • * Plans to relocate from immediate area during study period

Ages Eligible for Study

40 Years to 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pittsburgh,

Kenneth Urish, MD PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

2026-06-01