The effect of home electrical stimulation and intra-operative femoral nerve blockage on outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective, randomized controlled trial with cross-over design

Empi, Inc0 个研究点目标入组 120 人开始时间: 2015年7月16日最近更新: 2019年10月7日

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•Inclusion criteria for athletes with ACL reconstruction:
•1. 14-49 years old
•2. Prior to injury, athletes participated in level I/II cutting, pivoting, jumping, and lateral movement sports at least 50 hours/year
•3. Acute unilateral ACL tear with plan for reconstruction with hamstring autograft
•4. All eligible patients must provide written informed consent (assent for children ages 14-17) prior to participation

•Exclusion criteria for athletes with ACL reconstruction:
•1. Prior ACLR (either ipsilateral or contralateral)
•2. Patients who have a medical history that includes serious lower extremity injury or surgery (i.e., anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, fractures) that may affect performance of dynamic jumping tasks
•3. Patients who have a medical history of heart disease, ischemia of the lower limbs, arterial/circulation problems, rheumatic disease, epilepsy, any infectious disease, or anyone who has a pacemaker, defibrillator, or any other kind of electrical or metal implants
•4. Patients who medically necessitate immediate (less than 2 weeks) surgical intervention to address secondary injury as determined by MD
•5. Women who are currently pregnant
•6. Patients who will not be in the Columbus area for 2 years

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