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| Name | Class |
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| Biruni University | OTHER |
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This study is a cross-sectional and comparative clinical investigation designed to examine the relationship between periarticular muscle strength imbalance and kinesiophobia levels in individuals with meniscal injuries receiving postoperative or conservative treatment, and to determine whether this relationship differs according to the treatment modality.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-operative Meniscus Group | This group will consist of individuals who have undergone surgical intervention (meniscectomy or meniscal repair) due to medial meniscal injury confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Participants will be required to have completed at least a three-week postoperative recovery period and to be actively continuing a routine rehabilitation program. | ||
| Conservative Treatment Group | This group will consist of individuals with MRI-confirmed medial meniscal injury who are managed conservatively without surgical intervention and are followed through non-operative approaches such as physiotherapy, exercise, and medical treatment. Participants will be required to have at least two months elapsed since the injury and to be actively engaged in an ongoing rehabilitation program. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Muscle Strength | Muscle strength will be assessed using a standardized isometric dynamometer. It will be applied to the quadriceps and hamstring muscles.This will be used to objectively measure isometric muscle strength and determine the difference/asymmetry of strength between the affected and unaffected extremities. This measure quantitatively reflects lower extremity muscle performance and potential functional strength loss. | Baseline. The assessment will be conducted once during the study period. |
| Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS-17) | This is a self-report scale that assesses avoidance of movement and fear of re-injury. It consists of 17 articles. The scale will be completed using a 4-point Likert scale (1=Strongly disagree, 4=Strongly agree), and the total score will range from 17 to 68. | Baseline. The evaluation is conducted only once during the research process. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Visual Analog Scale (VAS) | Pain intensity will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to determine the level of knee pain perceived by participants and will be recorded as a quantitative indicator of subjective pain experience. Pain intensity will be rated on a scale of 0-10. A score of "0" indicates "no pain", and a score of "10" indicates "unbearable pain". | Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period. |
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The study population consists of a total of 50 male and female individuals aged between 18 and 50 years who have been diagnosed with medial meniscal injury and are undergoing either postoperative or conservative treatment.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Begüm KARA KAYA, PhD | Biruni University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Medipol Bahçelievler Üniversite Hastanesi | Istanbul | Bahçelievler | 34196 | Turkey (Türkiye) | ||
| Biruni University |
Individual participant data will not be made available to other researchers due to ethical and confidentiality considerations.
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| ID | Term |
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| D000092442 | Kinesiophobia |
| D010146 | Pain |
| ID | Term |
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| D010698 | Phobic Disorders |
| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
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| Single Leg Hop Test | Functional performance will be assessed using the Single Leg Hop Test, which will provide objective data on the dynamic stability, power generation, and functional capacity of the lower extremity. | Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period. |
| International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) | Participants' knee-related symptoms and functional level will be assessed using the IKDC-SKF. The form consists of items covering symptoms (pain, swelling, locking), activities of daily living, and sports activities, and a score on a scale of 0-100 is obtained; a higher score indicates better function. | Baseline, The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period. |
| Lysholm Knee Scale | The Lysholm score is a scale that evaluates knee function on an eight-item scale, scored from 0-100; scores of 92-100 are interpreted as "excellent", 84-91 as "good", 65-83 as "average", and 64 and below as "poor". | Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period. |
| Reaction Time Assessment (BlazePod) | In this study, the BlazePod Reaction Measurement System will be used to evaluate the neuromuscular response velocity of the lower extremity. The test will last for 60 seconds, the reaction time for each stimulus will be automatically recorded in milliseconds, and the average reaction time will be used in the analysis. A shorter reaction time indicates a better neuromuscular response speed. | Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period. |
| Proprioception | In this study, the active joint position repetition test will be used to evaluate proprioceptive sensation in the knee joint. | Baseline. The evaluation will be conducted once during the study period. |
| Istanbul |
| Zeytinburnu |
| 34025 |
| Turkey (Türkiye) |
| D012816 |
| Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |