chirurgische verrichtingen t.b.v. oncologische aandoeningen of trauma above knee amputation, transfemoral amputation above the knee amputation
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - The participant has a primary unilateral transfemoral amputation; - The transfemoral amputation was performed 1 to 15 years ago; - The participant is aged >= 18 years; - The participant is fitted with a prosthesis and is using it; - The participant meets the criteria to be eligible for an MRI, which will be confirmed by checking the 'Screeningsformulier MRI-onderzoek'
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - The participant is unwell or is showing signs of dementia, limiting reading the information letter and filling in the screening form; - The participant does not have sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language to read the information letter or answer the questions; - Participants with a bone-anchored prothesis; - Participants with a bilateral amputation; - Participants with an implant; - Participants who have a contraindication for MRI after screening.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary study parameters are the muscle volume (cm3) of the adductors, abductors, flexors and extensors of the hip, the amount of intermuscular fat (cm3), and the hip muscle strength. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary study parameters include the femur length and the score on the mobility test (L-Test). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactR. Schelhaas
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Outcome results
None listed