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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to assess the effects on upper limb spasticity of soft splints worn during three weeks three hours a day by patients with stroke or disorders of consciousness.
The main objective of the study is to estimate the efficiency and to determine the optimal dose of Botulinum toxin A, administered by intramuscular way in cervical spasms after radiotherapy, as well as the optimal sites for these injections. The concerned muscular groups are the sternocleidomastoid (SCM), the trapezius muscle and the splenius capitis.
Loss of elbow range of motion can significantly affect activities of daily living. Measuring elbow range of motion is critical for tracking post surgical outcomes. This study seeks to validate the ability to validate self photography as a means of followup through long distance correspondence.
Rationale: Retrospectively reviewing the participants of the GODDAF database, revealed a significant association between the weighted genetic risk score and Dupuytren disease recurrence. However, a significant dose-response relation was not found. This might be caused by underestimating the recurrence rate, due to the retrospective nature of determining recurrence. Therefore, we want to do a follow-up measurement of the GODDAF participants, to see whether they suffered from recurrent disease. Objective: We aim to determine whether the wGRS is associated with recurrent DD. Study design: An observational study, in which the participants of the GODDAF study are followed up. Study population: Patients affected by Dupuytren disease, aged 18-96 years, who were previously included in another study on the genetic basis of Dupuytren disease. Intervention (if applicable): NA Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study parameter is the presence of recurrent Dupuytren disease.
Parameterize the Pompage technique with an anatomical model cervical region to simulate specific procedures. Quantify the times, displacements, and facilitate the training of students and professional of physical therapy.
The objective of this study is to obtain and compare bilateral elbow joint synovial fluid from patients with unilateral intraarticular elbow fracture and a contralateral healthy appearing elbow joint. The synovial fluid samples will undergo several forms of analysis for metabolites and proteins. Matched-pair statistical analysis will be performed to determine the metabolites and proteins that may play the greatest role in development of joint contracture.
Moving one's joints through their full range of motion (ROM) is crucial for health and wellbeing. Those who are unable to do so have difficulty carrying out simple activities like walking or feeding themselves. Lost joint ROM is called a contracture. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. About a third of people with knee OA develop knee flexion contractures (KFlCs), the inability to fully straighten the knee. Having a KFlC before a knee replacement is a big risk factor for redeveloping one after the operation. Many people with a KFlC in the knee for surgery also have a KFlC in the other knee. The investigators believe that this non-surgical KFlC increases the risk of re-developing a KFlC in the surgical knee after surgery by encouraging bending of the surgical knee to avoid one leg being shorter than the other. No one has ever looked at whether fixing this leg length difference using a shoe lift would prevent this problem and there is little information to help design such a study. Here the investigators will see if testing shoe lift use for preventing KFlC is feasible. The investigators hypothesis is that a study evaluating the benefit of using a shoe lift to correct leg length difference in the non-surgical knee is feasible.
Aim: Clinical RCT comparing functional results and recurrence rate following enzymatic treatment vs. needle aponeurotomy. Materials and methods: 30° or more contracture of only one metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint contracture of one of the three ulnar digits and less than 20° for the adjacent proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. Patients with primary disease of the hand. Total of 80 patients needed to detect difference of 13.5°. 1) Needle aponeurotomy 2) Clostridium Histolyticum treatment. Clinical follow ups 1,4 weeks, 16 weeks and 1,2 and 5 years. Functional outcome scores: URAM, Quick Dash, EQ5D, brief MHQ, VAS pain and VAS patient satisfaction. Total passive extension contracture reduction, recurrence rate and registration of complications.
To date, detailed analysis of movement patterns in orthopaedic conditions are mainly performed in research projects. Because these tests are time consuming, they are not feasible in clinical routine or in standard examinations. Novel technologies allow capturing detailed movement patters within a few minutes. The aim of this regional study is to compare aspects of movement tasks measured using a mobile gait analysis system to those measured using laboratory based systems and to determine aspects of gait patterns relevant for different orthopaedic conditions. Moreover, the researchers will investigate if these relevant aspects can be altered using surgical treatment or manual therapy.
The investigators are studying the appearance and function of burn scars after treatment with fractionated carbon dioxide laser. The investigators hypothesize that the cosmetic appearance and range of motion will improve with treatment.