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The primary objective of this study is to determine the long-term clinical course in patients who consulted their general practitioner 6 years ago with a new episode of knee complaints. The secondary objectives of this study are to determine…
The objective of this study is to define the accuracy and the inter observer reliability of the clinical tests for assessing anterior cruciate ligament ruptures. These tests compose the standard in clinical testing for diagnosing or monitoring the…
To evaluate the cost-effectiveness the current ruling widespread Royal Dutch Physiotherapy Association guideline, in which the combined use of braces and proprioceptive training after ankle sprain treatment is advocated (usual care), against the use…
To determine the reproducibility and responsiveness of the Scapula Position Test and the WORC, WOSI and WOOS questionnaires in patients with shoulder symptoms.
Aim of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility and to gain a first insight into the effects of the PRP treatment protocol on pain, symptoms and function, in athletes with chronic patellar tendinopathy.
The general aim of this study is to develop and evaluate imaging techniques of tendon properties of the hand that can be used in clinical studies or standard clinical care in patients with flexor tendon injuries. Specific aims:1. Develop a protocol…
The objective of the study is to determine the validity of MRI imaging to quantify changes in the CMC 1 joint in patients with osteoarthritis and how do these changes relate to functional status. The validity will be determined by comparison with…
The aims of this research proposal are to detect; 1) which early (degenerative) changes occur in bone, cartilage and menisci in patients with an acute complete ACL rupture, 2) at what point of time after the initial injury do these early changes…
First part of the study: evaluation of the new CT base-plateCompare the results obtained with the original base-plate to the results obtained with the newly developed prototype platform and validate its use for future clinical applications.Second…
To investigate the association of anatomical defects with the occurrence of stress urinary incontinence.
Objective is to monitor muscle function before and after a solitary transfer of the pectoralis major for patients suffering a winged scapula. Clinical results, assessed in terms of pain experience, maximal Range of Motion, arm force and arm function…
Primary Objective: To improve the detection of trauma related articular cartilage matrix damage by using a new contrast enhanced MRI technique.Secondary Objective(s): To evaluate the intraarticular changes (like proteoglycan content, disturbances in…
In this study a new method for cartilage regenration will be studied by using autologous platelet-leuykocyte plasma, mixed with autologous thrombin, in an in0vitro study design.
1. To measure medical, physical, psychological, and social traits of people with chronic pain functioning well in work 2. To compare medical, physical, psychological, and social factors in patients with chronic pain unsuccessful in work, with people…
Purpose of this investigation is to establish which one of both treatments is most effective in resorption of the calcific deposit in the tendon and diminishing pain.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long term outcome of arthroscopic debridement and microfracturing for OCD of the talus.
To demonstrate that percutaneous flexor tenotomy is an effective way to treat poorly healing ulcers in diabetic patients with hammertoes. We want to measure this effect by determining the healing time, percentage healed wounds and decrease in size…
To assess whether there is a difference in the outcome in treatment of acute mallet fingers (exist <2 weeks) compared to chronic mallet fingers (exist > 4 weeks), using the same protocol of intensive follow-up by the '…
Objective of this study is to determine validity, test-retest reliability and discriminant ability of the Mr Cube system to assess coordination and proprioception of the knee joint in patients following ACL reconstruction, patients with patellar…
Goal 1: By evoking experimental pain we would like to investigate whether abdominal muscle recruitment changes under conditions of experimental pain. Goal 2: By threating with experimental groin pain we would like to investigate how any alterations…