743717
Last Update Posted: 2013-05-27
Recruiting has ended
All Genders accepted | Under |
4 Estimated Participants | No Expanded Access |
Interventional Study | Does not accept healthy volunteers |
Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of the Kinamed Gem Ceramic Femoral Component for Total Knee Replacement
The aim of this study is to provide evidence that the safety and effectiveness of the ceramic femoral component of the Gem Total Knee System is similar to FDA approved implants used in total knee replacement surgery. The hypotheses to be tested are that the investigational and control groups are equivalent in terms of patient success rate and complication-free rate.
Due to excellent biocompatibility and wear characteristics, ceramics have a long history of success in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Use of a ceramic-polyethylene wear couple in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has shown promising laboratory and early clinical results. The use of ceramics in this study is intended to address long-term failure of TKA due to osteolysis associated with polyethylene wear debris.
Eligibility
Relevant conditions:
Knee Osteoarthritis
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