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Randomized, single-blind trial in which one group of patients will be operated with a "Mid-Vastus approach" of the knee joint and the other group will undergo knee surgery with a "Sub-Vastus approach".
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub - Vastus arthrotomy | Experimental | Sub-vastus arthrotomy |
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| Mid-Vastus arthrotomy | Active Comparator | Mid-vastus arthrotomy |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Sub-Vastus arthrotomy | Procedure | Sub-vastus arthrotomy |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| VAS, KOOS and HSS scales | at day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4 and day 5 post-operatively | |
| Rehabilitation time; time needed for 90° flexion of the knee joint | post-operatively |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| VAS, HSS, KOOS questionnaires | at 6 weeks, 3 months and 12 months after surgery. | |
| Amount and type of analgesic drugs used. | pre-operatively and post-operatively |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Peter Verdonk, MD | University Hospital, Ghent | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Hospital Ghent | Ghent | 9000 | Belgium |
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| website of the University Hospital Ghent | View source |
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| Mid - Vastus arthrotomy |
| Procedure |
Mid-vastus arthrotomy |
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