Comparison of Isometric Quadriceps strength of intact limb and energy cost in persons with single below-knee and above-knee loss of limb with normal persons in the age group of 30-50 years

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• Conditions: Health Condition 1: S880- Traumatic amputation at knee level

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/11/059811
• Lead Sponsor: Amruta Chavan

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Closed to Recruitment of Participants
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1.Two groups:

(I). Control group -Normal persons

(II).Study group (a) Unilateral Transtibial amputee using PTB- SC Endoskeletal Prosthesis with foot piece.

(b) Unilateral Transfemoral amputee using Endoskeletal prosthesis with polycentric knee joint with foot piece.

2.Functional level K3 (K- level functional assessment scale)

3.Persons using prosthesis for more than 3 months.

4.Participant with asymptomatic intact limb.

5.Persons ambulating independently without any walking aid.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Any traumatic condition involving lower extremities (including spine as well), cardiovascular, respiratory or neurological disorder affecting the performance of the participant

2.Individuals with uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus or hypertension.

3.Participants undergone any major surgical procedure recently or any surgical history especially of the lower limb affecting the performance will be excluded.

4.Any other medical or surgical conditions affecting the performance of the participants.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Isometric Quadriceps Strength <br/ ><br>2. Physiological Cost IndexTimepoint: One time assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
nilTimepoint: N/A