The Impact of Germanium-Embedded Knee Brace on Patient Recovery After Knee

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Anti-inflammatory brace technology has demonstrated superior clinical outcomes in the management of knee osteoarthritis and accelerate recovery time for Major League Soccer players. Authors have postulated that embedding germanium into cotton garments increases circulation and augments the inflammatory process through a transdermal micro-electromagnetic field. In addition to immunomodulatory effects, knee braces immobilize and stabilize the joint through tactile feedback from the skin. Thus, a germanium-embedded knee brace may provide inflammatory control to augment pain and edema while concomitantly enhancing proprioception. Knee Arthroscopy rehabilitation goals during the acute post-operative phase include diminishment of pain and edema as well as restoration of knee range-of-motion. The presented study intends to assess the impact of a germanium-embedded knee brace on patient recovery after Knee Arthroscopy. Single-center blinded randomized controlled clinical trial to study effectiveness of germanium-infused knee brace on rehabilitation in patient population undergoing Knee Arthroscopy. Patients will be randomized into germanium-infused knee brace group and compared to a replica knee brace group. Inclusion criteria will include skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary Knee Arthroscopy. Exclusion criteria will include autoimmune disorders and history of surgery on ipsilateral joint. The presented protocol intends to assess the impact of a germanium-embedded knee brace on patient recovery after Knee Arthroscopy. The primary outcome measure was chosen for its implications for the design and conduct of the study,1 including well-validated outcome instrument for comparison, facilitation of a priori power analysis, randomization, and blinding. Secondary outcomes were chosen for their pertinence to surgeon decision-making during patient rehabilitation.

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NCT number	NCT05090670
Study type	Interventional
Source	Total Sports Medicine & Orthopedics
Contact	Shanthan C Challa, MD
Phone	7024998579
Email	shanthancchalla@gmail.com
Status	Not yet recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	November 2021
Completion date	October 1, 2022

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The Impact of Germanium-Embedded Knee Brace on Patient Recovery After Knee Arthroscopy

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