ACL deficiency torn anterior cruciate ligament
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -18-35 years old -ACL deficiency based on physical examination -no more than 3 months post injury -at least 6 weeks of conservative therapy regarding ACL deficiency
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - any history of fractures in the lower extremities or spine - previous osteotomy in the lower extremities - previous ligament reconstruction surgery in the lower extremities - neurological conditions leading to musculoskeletal disorders - any other type of muskoloskelatal pathology of the lower extremities. - inability to answer dutch questionaires.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The absolute difference in range of tibial rotation (degrees) between the ACL deficient and healthy knee. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Does surgical treatment alter the range of tibial rotation one year after start of treatment? - Does conservative treatment alter the range of tibial rotation one year after start of treatment? - What is the correlation between range of tibial rotation and functional impairment (IKDC score), psychological impairment (ACL-RSI score), level of sport activities and time to return to play one year after start of treatment? | — |
Countries
Netherlands