CompletedNot Applicable

Systemic Inflammation Versus Acute Pain in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Denmark120 participantsStarted 2009-08

Plain-language summary

In this study we evaluate if there is a correlation between acute pain and systemic inflammatory markers after total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Elective unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty * Able to speak and understand danish * Able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Alcohol or medical abuse * Allergies to local anesthetics or methylprednisolone * Age \< 18 years old * Daily use of strong opioids or glucocorticoids * Pregnancy or breastfeeding (fertile women) * Bilateral / revision arthroplasty * Dementia or other cognitive dysfunction * Diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, and neurologic or psychiatric diseases potentially influencing pain perception

What they're measuring

Systemic inflammation vs. pain

Timeframe: 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01322074

SponsorHvidovre University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2011-10

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