Effects of Contralateral Strength Training on Postoperative Strength Deficits in the Immobilized Lower Extremity

Description

This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial that will enroll patients undergoing unilateral meniscal root repair or meniscus transplant. The objective of this study is to determine if immediate postoperative strength training of the contralateral (non-surgical) lower extremity reduces postoperative loss of strength in an immobilized lower extremity. After the completion of surgery, patients will be randomized to either the experimental treatment (Group 1) or control group (Group II)for postoperative rehabilitation.

Conditions

Meniscus; Detachment, Current Injury

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Study overview

This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial that will enroll patients undergoing unilateral meniscal root repair or meniscus transplant. The objective of this study is to determine if immediate postoperative strength training of the contralateral (non-surgical) lower extremity reduces postoperative loss of strength in an immobilized lower extremity. After the completion of surgery, patients will be randomized to either the experimental treatment (Group 1) or control group (Group II)for postoperative rehabilitation.

Effects of Contralateral Strength Training on Postoperative Strength Deficits in the Immobilized Lower Extremity

Effects of Contralateral Strength Training on Postoperative Strength Deficits in the Immobilized Lower Extremity

Condition
Meniscus; Detachment, Current Injury
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

New York

New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States, 10016

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patient is indicated for meniscal root repair
  • * Patient is indicated for meniscus transplant
  • * Patient is at least 18 years of age
  • * Patient is expected to survive at least 1 year beyond surgery
  • * Patient has intact lower extremities bilaterally
  • * Patient is willing to participate by complying with pre-and post-operative visit requirements
  • * Patient is willing and able to review and sign a study informed consent form
  • * Lower extremity musculoskeletal defects
  • * Systemic neuromuscular disorders
  • * Failure to complete pre-operative BIDOEX strength assessment
  • * Failure to complete pre-operative self-assessment score intake forms

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

NYU Langone Health,

Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, NYU Langone Health

Study Record Dates

2024-12-01