comparing knee laxity measured with stress radiography at 12 weeks postoperatively between braced and non-braced patients. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, effective of post operative knee brace
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 18 and 35 years 2.Diagnosed with isolated anterior cruciate ligament rupture, confirmed by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 3.Ability to comply with the postoperative rehabilitation protocol and follow-up schedule
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Previous surgery on the affected knee 2.Multi-ligament knee injuries Concomitant fractures around the knee 3.Advanced osteoarthritis Kellgren Lawrence grade 3 4.Significant meniscal injuries requiring complex repair 5.Neuromuscular disorders affecting gait or knee stability 6.Inability to follow postoperative rehabilitation or attend follow-up visits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| anterior translation of the medial compartment (ATMC) 12 weeks post operatively stress radiography | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain score at 24,48,72 hour post operatively Visual analog scale,complications any physical examination , patient report,functional outcome (IKDC score) pre op and post-op 12 wks Patient reported outcome using a questionnaire interview | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Police General Hospital