Objective: Validation of proprioception measurement device in ACL deficient patients.
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Brief title
Condition
- Tendon, ligament and cartilage disorders
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Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Main study parameters/endpoints: Threshold to detect passive motion (TTDPM)
with a special designed apparatus will be measured in different motions and
start positions of the knee. Results of the index group will be compared to
existing results of control group.
Secondary outcome
not applicable
Background summary
Rationale: According to several studies patients with an anterior cruciate
ligament (ACL) lesion have a lowered proprioceptive ability in the injured
knee. The threshold to detect passive motion (TTDPM) in the knee is regarded as
an indication of the quality of proprioception; a higher threshold suggests a
lowered proprioception. At Lund University Sweden an apparatus has been
developed to measure the TTDPM. In 2006 a new apparatus based on the Lund
device has been developed in the UMCG. The reliability and validity of this
apparatus in healthy subjects have been tested and have been proofed
worthwhile.
Study objective
Objective: Validation of proprioception measurement device in ACL deficient
patients.
Study design
Study design: Case-control study.
Study burden and risks
Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation,
benefit and group relatedness: Non-therapeutic and non-invasive study with
negligible risks and minimal burden. As the main parameter has only been
described in ACL deficient patients, this study can only be done using these
patients. Patients will get questionnaires and physical examination (IKDC
form). They will perform one test with 4 sessions (average total duration 60
minutes).
Postbus 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
Nederland
Postbus 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
Nederland
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Age
Inclusion criteria
- Anterior cruciate ligament injury
- Conservative treatment
- waiting for ACL reconstruction
- 18 years or older
- unilateral disease
Exclusion criteria
- younger than 18 years
- neuromuscular disorder
- injury of contralateral knee
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL17985.042.07 |