Decline the quadriceps strength after ACL reconstruction Blood flow restriction, BFR, quadriceps strength, ACL reconstruction
Conditions
Interventions
using blood flow restriction while rehabilitation
1. Place the cuff at the most proximal portion of the operated thigh, approximately 2 to 3 fingerbreadths distal to the groin, to avoid compression of
Experimental Device,No Intervention Other
Blood flow restrictions ,standard rehabilitation protocol
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.The patients with arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft 2. Age 18-50 year-old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who had previously undergone surgery on the same knee with anterior cruciate ligament ACL rupture. 2. Patients with a history of injury to the contralateral lower limb. 3. Patients with injuries to other muscles or tendons in addition to the ACL diagnosed intraoperatively, including meniscal injuries requiring treatment other than meniscectomy or articular cartilage injuries requiring treatment other than debridement. 4. Patients who required additional surgical intervention due to postoperative complications such as infection. 5. Patients with underlying conditions affecting blood circulation including: 5.1 Deep vein thrombosis DVT or risk of DVT defined as a Wells criteria score greater than or equal to 1. 5.2 Peripheral arterial disease defined as a history of calf or leg pain during prolonged walking or walking uphill intermittent claudication. 5.3 Chronic venous insufficiency. 5.4 Skin lesions at the limb where the tourniquet would be applied.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| limb symmetry index 12 weeks after surgery Isokinetic knee extension torque | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thigh circumference 12 week post operation midpoint of a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the superior pole of the patella,Pain score after exercise each day mean score of Numerical Rating Scale,Swelling 12 weeks after surgery Ballottement test ,Range of Motion 12 weeks after surgery goniometer | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactBavornrat Vanadurongwan
Faculty of medicine, Siriraj hospital, Mahidol university
Outcome results
None listed