Understanding how ankle surgery affects lower limb movement
Integrating Musculoskeletal and Data-Driven Modeling to Understand the Biomechanical Sequelae of Syndesmotic Repair
This study is looking at how fixing a specific ankle injury affects the way your whole leg moves and feels, especially for people who have had surgery to stabilize their ankle compared to those with healthy ankles, to help find better ways to treat and understand these injuries.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897788 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of surgical repair of the ankle syndesmosis on the biomechanics of the entire lower limb. By comparing individuals with healthy, mobile fibulae to those with surgically immobilized fibulae, the study aims to identify how these repairs may lead to complications such as pain and osteoarthritis. The research employs advanced motion capture, force measurement, and electromyography techniques to gather data during various physical activities. The ultimate goal is to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies for syndesmotic injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have recently undergone surgical repair of the ankle syndesmosis.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had ankle syndesmosis injuries or surgeries may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment options and improved outcomes for patients undergoing syndesmotic repair.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of integrating biomechanical modeling with syndesmotic repair is novel, similar studies have shown success in understanding the biomechanics of other orthopedic injuries.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baratta, Chloe — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Baratta, Chloe
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.