NCT06251869

Electrocoagulation vs. Cold Knife Cutting in Joint Arthroplasty (Electrocoagulation vs Scalpel)

Electrocoagulation vs. Cold Knife Cutting in Joint Arthroplasty: A Comparative Analysis in Knee and Hip Replacement

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 700 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Comparison of clinical outcomes of electrocoagulation and non-electrocoagulation techniques in total hip and knee arthroplasty surgery

Detailed description

Objectives: A. To evaluate the effectiveness of electrocoagulation: * To measure the reduction in intraoperative bleeding volume when using electrocoagulation. * Analyse the impact of electrocoagulation on surgical visibility and accuracy during implant placement. B. Comparison of surgical outcomes: * Investigate the incidence of intra- and postoperative complications, such as incidental vascular-nerve injury, wound infections, deep vein thrombosis, and implant-related problems, in patients operated on with electrocoagulation versus techniques without electrocoagulation. * Examine the influence of haemostatic technique on the need for blood transfusion during or after surgery. * Evaluation of long-term functional outcomes and patient satisfaction, including joint stability and range of motion, in both groups. C. Review of patient recovery and period of hospitalization: * Analysis of the impact of electrocoagulation on length of hospitalisation, and time to ambulation. * Assessment of postoperative pain levels and analgesic medication use between the two groups. * Patients' return to daily activities and overall quality of life after surgery. D. Comparison of data obtained with other studies conducted internationally.

Conditions

• Compassion

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	total hip arthroplasty with electrocoagulation	using normal technique
PROCEDURE	total hip arthroplasty without electrocoagulation	using only scalpel and pean as hemostasis and incision
PROCEDURE	total knee arthroplasty with electrocoagulation	using normal technique
PROCEDURE	total knee arthroplasty without electrocoagulation	using only scalpel and pean as hemostasis and incision

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-03-15
• Primary completion: 2027-02-15
• Completion: 2027-02-15
• First posted: 2024-02-09
• Last updated: 2025-05-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Romania