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Evaluation of Anterior Tibial Knee Translation in Healthy Women With and Without Hormone Therapy
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Summary
Women are recognized as being at greater risk of ACL injury, with a risk 6 times higher than that of men. Hyperlaxity is a risk factor for ACL injury, but the pathophysiological basis for this is poorly studied. Hormonal impregnation and certain periods of the menstrual cycle (ovulatory phase) are risk factors for ACL injury. It therefore seems interesting to study the influence of hormonal impregnation on ligament laxity. To date, to our knowledge, no study has investigated such a relationship.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-08-01
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2025-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Questionnaire
Questionnaires on contraception and sports activities
Beighton test
A popular screening technique for hypermobility. It consists of a nine-point scale requiring the performance of five maneuvers, four passive bilateral and one active unilateral.
Lachman Test
To perform this test, place your patient in a supine position and bring your patient's test leg to 30 degrees of flexion. Fix the femur with the other hand. Put the tibia in slight external rotation, then try to translate it forwards. This test is positive if you feel a soft or limp end or if the anterior part.
Locations (1)
CHU Nice - Hôpital de l'Archet 2
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France