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Pain Beliefs and Functional Performance After Cosmetic Limb Lengthening Using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) Technique
Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University
Summary
This pilot observational study aims to examine the relationship between pain beliefs, pain intensity, and functional performance in individuals who have undergone cosmetic lower limb lengthening surgery using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) technique. Seventeen healthy male participants aged between 20 and 50 years who have undergone bilateral lower limb lengthening with the LON method will be included in the study. All evaluations will be performed during a face-to-face clinical visit at the fourth postoperative week. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Pain beliefs will be evaluated using the Pain Beliefs Questionnaire. Functional performance will be measured with the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). The study aims to better understand how patients' beliefs about pain may influence their perceived pain level and physical performance after cosmetic limb lengthening surgery. Findings may contribute to improving postoperative rehabilitation planning and patient management.
Official title: Investigation of the Relationship Between Pain Beliefs, Pain Intensity, and Functional Performance in Individuals Undergoing Cosmetic Limb Lengthening Using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) Technique: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Postoperative Functional and Pain Assessment
This study does not administer any therapeutic intervention. Participants undergo standardized postoperative assessments at the fourth week after cosmetic lower limb lengthening surgery using the LON technique. Assessments include the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, the Pain Beliefs Questionnaire for evaluation of pain-related cognitions, and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for functional performance measurement.