CompletedNot Applicable

The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation After Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair

Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2021-09-23

Plain-language summary

This study was performed on 42 patients, who underwent arthroscopic meniscus repair surgery in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department of Acıbadem Maslak Hospital. 42 patients randomly assigned to 14 synchronized telerehabilitation, 14 asynchronous telerehabilitation, 14 conventional physiotherapy groups and included in the study. The evaluation form created for the provision of demographic information are used. Primary outcome measures are muscle strength, range of motion (ROM) and pain intensity. Secondary outcome measures are general health profile and functional status assessment of the knee joint . Evaluation methods: All evaluations were performed in the preoperative period, 10. day, 6. week and 6. month postoperatively. ROM and pain measurements repeated every week during the 6-week rehabilitation process. Pain, general health profile and functional status assessment of the knee joint were assessed via a telerehabilitation application, Albert Health Assistant. Postoperative first day, the 14-day exercise program was taught to all patients practically and was given as a brochure. Patients in the synchronized telerehabilitation group started physiotherapy postoperative 14. day, met with the physiotherapist in real time via the Albert Health Assistant application and they were treated 2 days a week until 6. week. In the remaining days, they asked to follow the exercise videos uploaded to the Albert system, it was checked whether they are doing daily exercises, and a daily reminder message was sent via the system. The exercise program for the asynchronous telerehabilitation group was uploaded to the Albert Health Assistant as a video from the 14th day in the form of 2-week programs. It was checked over the system whether the patients apply these videos on a daily basis, and a message reminding the daily routine exercise program was sent through the system. Patients in the supervised physiotherapy group started to take supervized rehabilitation after 10-14 days postoperatively, 2 times a week until 6th week postoperatively in Maslak Acıbadem Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Department. ROM, Pain, functional and general health evaluations of the patients in this group were performed on the online platform. In addition, daily routine exercises will be followed over the Albert system on the days they do not come for treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * In the 18-50 age range, * repairable, stable, longitudinal vertical longitudinal or bucket handle meniscus lesion, * persons who volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Meniscus root repair, * Associated anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, * Other ligament injuries or laxity, * Cartilage lesion larger than 2 cm² in size and more than half the thickness of the cartilage (International Society for Cartilage Research \[ICRS\] grade 3 or 4), * previous meniscus or ligament surgery, * presence of congenital lower extremity deformity, * hip and ankle joint pathologies, * the presence of systemic diseases affecting the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis * lack of ability to follow the established rehabilitation program

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Muscle strength

Timeframe: 6 minutes

Range of motion of knee joint

Timeframe: 1-2 minutes

Pain intensity

Timeframe: less than 1 minute

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05875480

SponsorBahçeşehir University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-30

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