Research Study on the Biomechanics of Total Knee Replacements

Bones, Muscles and Joints
Official Title Biomechanical Metrics of Movement Relative to Total Knee Arthroplasty

Purpose

This study aims to understand how a total knee replacement surgery (TKR) affects muscle function and movement in the lower body. It focuses on four key areas:

  1. Examining how TKR changes the way muscles work in the lower body.

  2. Exploring how these muscle changes relate to the forces people experience when walking and doing daily activities after surgery.

  3. Connecting muscle function to how well patients feel and move after TKR.

  4. Identifying different types of TKR patients based on their physical traits, movement patterns, and medical history to see how they compare.

Could this study be right for you?

  • Must be scheduled to receive a total knee replacement within the next 2 months
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) < 40
  • Do not require the use of a cane or other assistive device when walking, climbing stairs, and getting up from a chair

Exclusion criteria varies; please contact Study Coordinator for more information

Age Range

18 years and up