BFRT in Adolescents After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament RuptureThis is an interventional study that will examine effects of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) in adolescents aged 12-18 after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery (ACLR). The study aims to identify the effect of BFRT on quadriceps muscle strength and the patient's quality of life, and the overall tolerability of BFRT will be examined. Eight physical therapists at four sports medicine physical therapy (PT) sites will oversee all post-operative PT sessions. Subjects allocated to the BFR group will undergo BFRT, while control group will undergo standard-of-care ACLR rehabilitation, 2 days per week for 16 weeks. Measurements of strength, quality of life, and overall function will be completed at regular intervals.
Association of ALL and ACL Reconstruction Versus Isolated ACL Reconstruction in High-risk Population:...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament RuptureLigament Knee InjuryPersistent rotational instability after standard ACL reconstruction have been extensively described, and it has been shown to keep straight correlation with worse outcomes post-operatively (Chouliaras 2007, Kocher 2004). Anterolateral ligament (ALL) injury have been shown to play a relevant role in the genesis of rotational instability of the knee (Claes 2013, Helito 2013). Many anatomical publications have defined the ALL as a distinct ligament (Claes 2013). Meanwhile, some authors have proposed the association of ACL and ALL reconstruction in selected ACL-deficient individuals to further enhance knee stability postoperatively (Sonnery-Cottet 2015, Dodds 2014). Lack of consensus still predominates among ACL experts regarding the reliability of the combined ACL and ALL considering the controversy that involves both ALL anatomy and biomechanics (Guenther D 2016, Kittl C 2016). Clinical trials with high level of evidence and long term follow-up may be useful in order to determine the reliability of the combined procedure in the clinical setting. So, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of the combined ACL and ALL reconstruction with isolated ACL reconstruction in individuals with high-risk of ACL re-rupture, through a randomized controlled trial.
Can a Simple Trephination Increase the Heeling Potential for All-inside Meniscal Repair in the Vascular...
Rupture; MeniscusBucket HandleMeniscus does not always heal when sutured. The investigators will make small holes in the meniscus before repair to promote more bleeding. The investigators expect that will help the meniscus to heal better.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament RuptureThe assess results of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) repair with the Ligamys® surgical technique versus standard technique. The aim of the study is to compare (laxity, instability, and safety) these two types of treatment by using a prospective, randomised multicenter analysis.
Management of Labor in Patients With Previous Cesarian Section
PregnancyPrevious Cesarian Section1 moreInduction of labor in women desiring TOLAC has long been a topic of controversy. The paucity of published data on mechanical cervical ripening in the setting of TOLAC and term PROM has led us to undertake the present clinical trial.
Oxytocin vs. Prostaglandin for Induction of Labor in Primiparas With Prelabor Rupture of Membrane...
Premature Rupture of Fetal MembranesThe purpose of the study is to compare between oxytocin to prostaglandin (PGE2), regarding time from induction of labor (IOL) to delivery among primiparas at term with prelabor rupture of membrane (PROM) and an unfavorable cervix.
Study of Single And Double Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Graft Cross-sectional Dimensions...
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate LigamentTo study the difference between single and double bundle ACL graft cross-sectional dimensions compared with native ACL using postoperative 3-D MRI.
Management of Prelabor Rupture of the Membranes at Term
Fetal InfectionChorioamnionitis2 moreProlonged rupture of membranes has been associated with increased risk of chorioamnionitis and endometritis. In this study the investigators will investigate whether an early intervention to augment labor with oxytocin is superior to expected management for spontaneous delivery (up to 24 hours).
Hand Ligament Reconstructions With Knee Collateral Ligament Allografts
Hand InjuriesWrist Injuries3 moreThe purpose of this study is to review the clinical outcomes following hand ligament reconstruction surgery using allograft (cadaveric) knee collateral ligaments. Currently, there is no standard procedure or devices used for hand ligament reconstruction surgery, although most techniques use some form of autograft (patients' own tissue) for the reconstruction. We believe that the use of allograft ligaments in reconstruction may eliminate the pain associated with procuring the patients' own tissue for the procedure, and prove to be a viable and preferred alternative to the multiple techniques currently used. The main procedures of this study include wrist and hand ligament reconstruction surgery (for wrist scapholunate (SL) ligaments, thumb ulnar collateral ligaments (UCL), and finger proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint collateral ligaments) using allograft ligament, and subsequent follow up appointments where measurements and questionnaires will be completed to evaluate how hand function is doing after surgery.
Results of Flexor Tendon Repair of the Hand in Children Below Six Years of Age
Flexor Tendon RuptureThe incidence of flexor tendon injuries in pediatric patients has remained largely undocumented, with a frequency of 3.6 per 100 000 persons per year.The pediatric literature demonstrates a higher prevalence of flexor tendon injuries in men, caused by sharp objects (glass or knife)