Clinical and Stereoradiological Comparison of the Results After Primary Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty Inserted With or Without the Use of a Tourniquet
Clinical and Stereoradiological Comparison of the Results After Primary Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty Inserted With or Without the Use of a Tourniquet
The purpose of this study is to investigate if the use of a tourniquet during insertion of a
 cemented primary total knee arthroplasty will influence clinical and radiological (measured
 with RSA X-ray technique) outcome.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  clinical diagnosis og osteoarthritis of the knee

 -  patients must be 18 years or older

 -  patients must understand and speak danish

 -  must be able to give signed consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  severe medical illness

 -  documented osteoporosis

 -  rheumatoid arthritis

 -  prior surgery in the knee

 -  neuropathy