Clinical Trial: Clinical Results After Judet Quadricepsplasty for Post-traumatic Knee Stiffness
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Knee Fractures
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Clinical Results After Judet Quadricepsplasty for Post-traumatic Knee Stiffness: a Retrospective and Prospective Observational Study
Brief Summary:
The Post-traumatic Extension Contracture of the Knee (PECK) is a common complication following knee traumas.It is characterized by a restricted Range of Motion (ROM), pain, and discomfort in the affected knee.Various factors can cause PECK, primarily inflammation and scar tissue formation.The underlying inflammatory state leads to the development of scar tissue, which - when combined with immobilization - results in the progressive stiffness of the knee.Additionally, prolonged immobilization leads to muscle…
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