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Functional Effects of Postoperative Physiotherapy After Cosmetic Femoral Lengthening (LON-PT)
Sponsor: FATMA ÇAVDARCI
Summary
This study aims to understand how an early postoperative conventional physiotherapy program affects daily movement and physical function in adults who undergo cosmetic femoral lengthening surgery using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) technique. Participants aged between 18 and 45 years who have this surgery will take part in a structured physiotherapy program. The study will examine changes in physical function, pain, walking ability, and independence before surgery, during recovery, and after removal of the external fixator. The results of this study may help improve rehabilitation planning after cosmetic femoral lengthening surgery.
Official title: Functional Effects of Postoperative Conventional Physiotherapy Following Cosmetic Femoral Lengthening Using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) Technique
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2026-02-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional Physiotherapy Program
Conventional physiotherapy will be administered following cosmetic femoral lengthening surgery performed using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) technique. The rehabilitation program will begin in the early postoperative period and will be conducted five days per week for a total duration of thirteen weeks. The intervention will include active and passive joint mobilization exercises, quadriceps and hamstring stretching exercises, isometric muscle strengthening, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), cryotherapy, functional ambulation training with assistive devices such as walkers or crutches, elastic band resistance exercises, and modified apparatus-based Pilates exercises. All sessions will be supervised by an experienced physiotherapist.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Aydin University
Istanbul, Kucukcekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)