Assessment of Postural Stability in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty

Postural balance can be described as the integration of the information obtained from visual, vestibular and somatosensory systems. Postural stability is achieved by sensory information about the static or dynamic position of the body resulting in an appropriate motor response. Poor postural stability in individuals with knee osteoarthritis often results in an increased risk of falling and decrease in mobility. It has been reported that 40% of knee osteoarthritis patients fall at least once in a year. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical treatment approach applied to individuals with advanced knee osteoarthritis. It has been shown that this method provides an improvement in the postural stability levels of individuals compared to the preoperative period and a decrease in number of falls reported by the patient. Even if this improvement is achieved, postural stability losses can still be observed in individuals undergoing TKA which affect balance performance.

Obesity is defined by an excessive increase in the ratio of body fat mass relative to lean mass. Individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 30 kg/m2 are defined as obese. Changes in body composition and increased adiposity rate lead to significant locomotor system problems. A decrease in postural control, increased risk of falling or fear of falling can be defined as locomotor system problems. It has been reported that there is a relationship between increased fat ratio and loss of postural stability in adult obese individuals.

In a published study, it was reported that as of 2029, 46% of the population in America will be obese or morbidly obese, and 69% of individuals who have undergone total knee arthroplasty surgery will be obese or morbidly obese. Obesity causes several complications such as increased mortality and increase in likelihood of revision surgery that can be seen after total knee arthroplasty. Therefore, it is clinically important to determine the functional status and balance status in order to reduce the possible long-term complications that may develop in the post-operative period and the risk of falling, especially in obese individuals.

The effects of increasing obesity level on postural stability in individuals undergoing total knee arthroplasty are unknown. In this context, the aim of our study is to compare the postural stability levels of normal, overweight and obese individuals who underwent total knee arthroplasty.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Obesity; Knee Arthritis; Arthroplasty Complications; Balance; Distorted
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Postural stability measurement; Other: Timed Up and Go test

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 80

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Istanbul, Turkey
    • Acıbadem University
  • İstanbul, Turkey
    • Marmara University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 45 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients who had undergone total knee arthroplasty

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Follow-up period is between 1-5 years,
• Volunteer to participate in the study,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having undergone revision surgery on the same or opposite knee after total knee arthroplasty,

  - Presence of vertigo or another neurological disease,

• Patients who have undergone total hip replacement.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Postural Stability	Postural stability of the participants will be evaluated with the NeuroCom Balance Master Static Posturography device. Posturography devices allow us to quantitatively evaluate posture and balance and obtain objective results by measuring postural sway. Sensory impairment, motor impairment and functional limitations can be evaluated with this device. In the study, the Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (mCTSIB) will be used to evaluate the sensory status, and the Limits of Stability-LOS Test, Rhythmic Weight Shift-RWS will be used to evaluate the motor status. The Unilateral Stance-US Test will also be used to evaluate the functional limitation.	Day 1
Falls Efficacy Scale	Falls Efficacy Scale measures fear of falling during different social or physical activities at home and outside with a scale consisting of 16 questions. The total score ranges from 16 to 64, and a high score indicates greater fear of falling.	Day 1

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)	SPPB was developed to measure the strength and performance of the lower extremity muscles. Walking speed, standing balance and getting up from a chair for 5 times are the sub-components of this test. For standing balance, the patient will be asked to hold his position for 10 seconds in normal, semi-tandem and tandem foot postures. For walking speed, walking time of 4 m distance will be recorded. Finally, the time the participant sit to stand for 5 times from a chair without arm support will be recorded.	Day 1
Timed Up and Go Test	The Timed Up and Go test is applied to evaluate dynamic balance and performance. During this test the participant will be asked to get up from the chair, walk 3 meters and sit back on the chair. The participant's time to complete the test is recorded. Completion of the test for more than 10 seconds indicates an increased risk of falling.	Day 1
Pain Severity	The pain intensity felt by the participants at rest and during movement will be evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale. Visual Analog Scale determines pain severity with a 10 cm horizontal line and "0" indicates no pain, "10" indicates unbearable pain. The point marked by the patient on this line will be measured and recorded with the help of a ruler.	Day 1

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Acibadem University
• Collaborators: Marmara University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): September 12, 2022
• Primary Completion (Actual): June 30, 2023
• Study Completion (Actual): June 30, 2023

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: June 12, 2022
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 12, 2022
• First Posted (Actual): June 15, 2022

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): August 14, 2023
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: August 11, 2023
• Last Verified: August 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Arthritis
• Other Study ID Numbers: ATADEK -2022/7

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No