Muscle loss and knee replacement recovery in older women
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how muscle loss (sarcopenia) affects recovery after total knee replacement in older women. If you join, you'll have some simple walking and strength tests to see how your muscles impact your surgical outcome.
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Who can take part
- You must be a woman aged 60 or older.
- You must be scheduled for a total knee replacement because of regular 'wear and tear' arthritis (not from rheumatoid disease, injury, or infection).
- You must be able to walk and stand independently.
- You must not have any condition (like cerebral palsy or a brain disorder) that prevents testing your muscle strength.
- You will be asked to do simple muscle and walking tests before and after surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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