Analyzing walking patterns after ankle ligament surgery
Gait Pattern Analysis After All Arthroscopic ATFL Repair Surgery
This study looks at how walking changes for people after they have surgery to fix a ligament in their ankle that was causing instability.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06253624 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates changes in walking patterns in patients who have undergone all arthroscopic repair surgery for the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) due to ankle instability. Preoperative gait biomechanics will be assessed using pedobarographic analysis, and postoperative changes will be evaluated at 3 and 6 months after surgery. The goal is to document how the surgical repair impacts walking biomechanics over time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with unilateral ankle instability who are scheduled for all arthroscopic ATFL repair surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with foot and ankle deformities or those with prior surgeries affecting the ankle may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation protocols and improve recovery outcomes for patients undergoing ATFL repair surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While gait analysis post-surgery is a common approach, this specific focus on ATFL repair is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of unilateral ankle instability. * Planning for all arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) repair surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of foot and ankle deformities. * Presence of orthopedic or neurological pathologies that may affect walking biomechanics. * History of prior foot and ankle surgery. * Assessment of surgical stability deemed unsuccessful at the 3rd or 6th month postoperative control.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Gazi University Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: İnci H Ayas
- Email: inciayass@gmail.com
- Phone: 0 312 216 26 21
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.