Healthy volunteers Hip replacement surgery Gezonde vrijwilligers Operatie waarbij een nieuwe heup wordt geplaatst
Conditions
Interventions
Prescription of a brace that prevents hip displacement after total hip replacement surgery.
Sponsors
Roessingh Research and Development
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Aged 18 and above. - No musculoskeletal problems influencing walking ability and range of motion of the hip. To objectify the musculoskeletal problems, the primary investigator will go through a questionnaire (‘Vragenlijst Orthopedische Problemen’ ) together with the participant. In addition, the primary investigator who has a background in physical therapy will assess the hip range of motion to see whether participants are able to make the movements that pose a risk for hip dislocation (>90 hip flexion, adduction and rotations). - Be able to be physically (low-intensity) active for a period of 4 hours.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Had a joint replacement surgery of one of the joints of the lower extremities. - Not able to understand Dutch or English instructions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Peak hip anteflexion, adduction, endoratation and exorotation during several functional activities. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Peak joint angles of the knee and ankle of the ipsilateral leg and joint angles of the joints of the contralateral leg. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactErik Prinsen
Roessinghsbleekweg 33b
Outcome results
None listed