Femur; Short
Conditions
Keywords
femur
Brief summary
The femur, which forms the foundation of the lower extremity's skeletal system, is one of the most critical bones in the human body due to both its structural integrity and its functional duties.
Detailed description
Surgical interventions aimed at correcting femur length have held a very important place in the development of orthopedic surgery.
Interventions
OTHERReformer Pilates
Reformer pilates is a form of exercise that uses a specialized machine with a sliding carriage and springs to provide resistance. It is highly effective for improving core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone while also promoting better posture and balance.
OTHERconservative treatment
Conservative physiotherapy is a treatment approach that aims to manage pain and improve function using non-surgical methods. This treatment often includes methods like applying hot packs to relax muscles and increase circulation, and using a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device to help relieve pain.
Sponsors
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Aged between 18 and 45 years * Male gender * Having undergone bilateral femoral lengthening surgery for cosmetic purposes only * The lengthening operation having been performed solely with the LON technique
Exclusion criteria
* Female patients * Patients who have undergone unilateral femoral lengthening surgery * Patients under 18 or over 45 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle strength assessments | 8 weeks | Muscle strength assessments were performed using a MicroFET brand handheld dynamometer. |
| Muscle shortness | 8 weeks | Muscle shortness was measured using standard clinical evaluation methods. The quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles are major opposing groups in the thigh, while the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a key muscle involved in hip movements. |
| Joint Range of Motion | 8 weeks | Joint range of motion measurements were evaluated separately for the right and left sides using a standard goniometer |
| Muscle Reaction Time | 8 weeks | The BlazePod TTM (Play Coyotta Ltd.) device was used for the assessment of muscle reaction time. This device is a wireless system consisting of LED lights and a central controller, and it's designed to measure a participant's response time to specific light signals. |
| Pain Assessment | 8 weeks | Participants' pain levels were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). All data was collected by a physiotherapist in a one-on-one session within a clinical setting and manually recorded on standard evaluation forms. |
| Daily Living Activities | 8 weeks | Functional status was assessed using the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index, which ranges from 0 (total dependence) to 100 (complete independence), with higher scores indicating a better outcome. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed