ACLinjury
Conditions
Interventions
KROS rehabilitation protocol, see chapter 3.1
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - > 18 years - ACL deficiency requiring ACL reconstruction - Intact contralateral knee on physical examination - written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Additional surgical procedures altering postoperative rehabilitation protocol (e.g. meniscal repair) - Patients with any history of fractures in the lower extremities or spine - Previous musculoskeletal surgery in the lower extremities - Neurological conditions leading to musculoskeletal disorders - Inability to complete Dutch questionnaires
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Is our newly developed rehabilitation protocol KROS non-inferior to standard care. Definition of inferiority: Unable to reach a functional Limb Symmetry Index of 81%, 9 months after ACLR which corresponds to 90% of standard care. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to reach a functional limb symmetry index of 80% (end of phase 2) Time return to play defined as a functional limb symmetry index of 90% (end of phase 3) Hamstrings and Quadriceps strength Quadriceps/Hamstrings ratio Rate of re-rupture of the ACL graft Adverse events | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed