Electrical stimulation for spine and pelvis alignment after knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This clinical trial is testing whether a special electrical stimulation therapy applied to the muscles of the lower back can improve spine and pelvic alignment in people who are having knee replacement surgery. If you have knee arthritis and also have spine/pelvis alignment problems, this therapy might help you stand straighter and recover more comfortably after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 40 and 80 years old.
- You must have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and be scheduled for total knee replacement surgery.
- Your knee must have a measurable bend that cannot fully straighten (contracture of at least 5 degrees).
- You must have a spine or pelvis alignment issue (such as a tilted pelvis or abnormal spinal curve) confirmed by X-ray.
- You must be able to stand on your own and have intact thinking ability to follow instructions.
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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