Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Ankle Fractures
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 70
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health · Other
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About This Trial
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial, wherein the intervention group will undergo NMES five days a week beginning three weeks postoperative and lasting for ten weeks. Both the control and intervention groups will start standard physical therapy six weeks postoperative. Primary outcome measure will be the isometric strength of the gastrocnemius muscle. The secondary outcomes will comprise su…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Capable and willing to provide informed consent
* Undergoing a procedure that involves repairing an ankle fracture.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with medical histories that include:
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Connective tissue disorders
* Chronic corticosteroid use
* Implante…
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