S83.53
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Cohort study.
Women aged 16 to 45 years with unilateral reconstruction following complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and arthroscopic reconstruction of the ACL rupture us
Sponsors
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
16 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Status post unilateral reconstruction following complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using a tendon graft. Participants have full legal capacity and understand the nature, scope, significance, and consequences of the study. Participants will be included in the study at the point when they are allowed to increase loading on the affected leg, marking the start of the intensified phase of physical therapy/rehabilitation (typically 8 to 12 weeks after surgery).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No natural menstrual cycle, use of contraceptives Irregular menstrual cycle (cycle length less than 21 days or more than 35 days) Diagnosed gynecological pathologies (e.g., endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome) Pregnancy Severe secondary or associated injuries, regardless of location Secondary or associated injuries on the non-ACL-ruptured side No indication for surgery (conservative treatment)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-report subjective knee stability, psychological readiness to return to sport (ACL-RSI-questionnaier, sum score) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Knee symptoms (“Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score” (KOOS), Symptoms subscale) - Phases and symptoms of the menstrual cycle - Amounts and standards of rehabilitation and training measures | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactDaniel Niederer
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Outcome results
None listed