Clinical and Stereoradiological Comparison of the Results After Primary Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty Inserted With or Without the Use of a Tourniquet

Clinical and Stereoradiological Comparison of the Results After Primary TKA Inserted With or Without the Use of a Tourniquet

The purpose of this study is to investigate if the use of a tourniquet during insertion of a cemented primary total knee arthroplasty will influence clinical and radiological (measured with RSA X-ray technique) outcome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• clinical diagnosis og osteoarthritis of the knee
• patients must be 18 years or older
• patients must understand and speak danish
• must be able to give signed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe medical illness
• documented osteoporosis
• rheumatoid arthritis
• prior surgery in the knee
• neuropathy