The KneeKG® Dynamic Knee Exam

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it work?

Step 2: Intro consultation

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Step 1: Schedule an appointment

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pain reduction after 6 months by addressing mechanical deficits identified with the KneeKG® System. ¹

treatment adherence after 3 months¹

patient satisfaction when the KneeKG® System is used across the continuum of care²

of patients chose to delay surgery after 1 year³
80% of these patients had postponed surgery after 4 years³

of patients not requiring surgery can be removed before entering the queue for the consultation of a surgeon⁵

After my Knee Kinesiography exam, the physician suggested that I correct the way I walk with a specific exercise program aimed to correct my posture and movements. By doing the exercises, my case has been improving month over month, and I can now walk 4 to 5 kilometers every other day! I feel great and intend to continue as long as I continue improving, in order to delay or even avoid surgery.

Gaston, Toronto

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Due to a previous injury, I had to undergo a meniscectomy and debridement of the OA that had set in and has since progressed. The chronic pain was unbearable. In the fall of 2020, I had a KneeKG exam. After a year of follow-ups, I can see significant results in my left knee’s capacity to absorb long walks without feeling any pain, without any drug treatment or repeated injections. The adjustments made to my movements made all the difference.

Lucille, London

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I used the KneeKG system to return to the game. The Knee Kinesiography examination allowed my weaknesses to be clearly identified, so that I could efficiently work on them. After my first exam, I could see an improvement in the control of my knee and general proprioception. The exercises allowed me to gain better mobility in my whole leg without being restricted by certain movements that initially caused me pain. I feel ready and I have no fear of returning to the game.

Alex, Windsor

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All about the data

‍As an orthopedic surgeon, our goal is to get the patient back to regular sports activities. The KneeKG® gives us objective, reproducible, data-driven results on gait characteristics. Now we make a diagnosis based on observation. The KneeKG® allows you to get objective data on which to base your decision.

Dr Thomas M. DeBerardino MD
Sport Medicine Specialist

A better plan of action

As a surgeon, the information given by KneeKG® allows me to better understand residual functional problems post-ACL reconstruction. We can have a better plan of action rather than the usual guess work. Bringing back young athletes to their level of performance is my goal and the more objective information we have, the better it is.

Dr. Guy Grimard
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Canada

Revolutionary

This could be revolutionary in allowing us to treat patients better, reduce cost and make much more happy patients who don’t need surgery anymore.

Dr Robert A. Stanton MD
Specialist of Orthopaedic Surgery

New to Knee pain?

Here are some of our suggestions for products that might come in handy for knee pain management and the KneeKG system.

Formfit Pro Knee OA

Össur Formfit® Pro Knee OA is a dynamic, lightweight, and compressive knee sleeve for people in an early stage of knee osteoarthritis (OA). This unique knee support provides unloading and pain relief for the knee.

OA Ease

The OA Ease knee brace with patented 3-Point Leverage System provides easy-to-wear relief from mild-to-moderate unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis.

Spring Loaded OA

Spring Loaded OA uses patented spring technology to lift weight off your knee and relieve joint pain so you can do more of what you love.

Unloader One^®

Designed to relieve osteoarthritis knee pain and wearing it may help improve mobility. It features Össur's patented 3-point Leverage System, which combines a single hinge with dual Dynamic Force System™ straps to generate unloading of the affected knee joint.

Genutrain OA

GenuTrain OA relieves the painful area on the inside or outside of the knee in cases of osteoarthritis, injury, or instability.

GenuTrain A3

Bauerfeind’s GenuTrain A3 arthritis knee brace is designed for people living an active lifestyle who need support for chronic, mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does a KneeKG® Evaluation Take?

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Knee injury assessment with the KneeKG System takes about 30 minutes for one knee and 45 minutes for two knees.

How Is the KneeKG® Evaluation Performed?

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A knee assessment with the KneeKG System requires one visit.
The exam is done on a conventional treadmill. You will be asked to walk for approximately 5 minutes at your comfortable speed to warm up. After a few movements for calibration, the KneeKG system will then capture two 45 seconds walks.
Visit this link to see what you’ll experience during your Knee Kinesiography exam.
https://youtu.be/RfAFNo0–tk

Can I Wear My Orthotics for the KneeKG® Test?

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If you wear orthotics, bring them with your shoes.

You will not be able to take the knee injury assessment if you:

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Have a knee that blocks or has acute knee pain or acute swelling of the knee due to a recent trauma;
Or, if you cannot walk for 7 to 10 minutes on the treadmill at a comfortable pace without holding the handles due to:
An important balance problem;
A severe limp while walking;
The need to wear any type of lower limb brace during the exam;
The need to use a cane, a walker or other assistive devices while walking during the exam;
Recent surgery or knee injection (cortisone, visco-supplementation, or platelet-rich plasma) that still cause severe pain or swelling.

If you think that you will not be able to take the test for any of these reasons or any other, simply notify the clinic.

How Should I Dress for a KneeKG® Test?

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Please also note that you should:
Bring a pair of shorts or a loose, short skirt that allows full access to the legs
Bring short, light colored socks
It is important that you do not apply any cream on your leg or your thigh on the day of the exam.

References

Cagnin, A., Choinière, M., Bureau, N. J., Durand, M., Mezghani, N., Gaudreault, N., & Hagemeister, N. (2019). A multi-arm cluster randomized clinical trial of the use of Knee Kinesiography in the management of osteoarthritis patients in a primary care setting. Postgraduate Medicine, 5, 1–11. (Impact of a treatment program addressing patient’s knee malalignment reported by the KneeKG system (Group 3 compared to Control Group; where such program included one (1) hour educational session and two (2) optional follow-ups).
Cagnin, A., et al. (2019). Effective conservative care targeting mechanical markers as risk factors for knee osteoarthritis progression: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage/OARSI, Osteoarthritis Research Society, 27(S1), S485-S486.
Therrien, M., and al. (2016). Real-world clinical result from a multimodal management program for knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage/OARSI, Osteoarthritis Research Society, 24(Supp 1), S431, presented at the OARSI conference 2016 after peer review by OARSI Scientific Committee
Cagnin, A. and al. (2019). Impact of a personalized home exercise program for knee osteoarthritis patients on 3d kinematics: A cluster randomized controlled trial. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 2019-04-01, Volume 27, Pages S34-S35
Lustig, S., et al. (2012). The KneeKG system: a review of the literature. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy: Official Journal of the ESSKA, 20(4), 633–638.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Non- Arthroplasty) Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. https://www.aaos.org/oak3cpg. Published 08/31/21

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