Hypothesis
Does altered gait biomechanics following isolated ankle injuries contribute to the development of osteoarthritis (OA) or bone mineral density (BMD) loss in the knees and hips?
Summary
This research aims to investigate the potential long-term effects of isolated ankle injuries on the health of the knees and hips. I’ve identified a group of people with isolated ankle injuries, I want to see how this affects the knees and hips in terms of OA and BMD loss. I will check X-rays, DEXA scans and other questionnaire results. FU1 is required as well as baseline due to the addition of specific questionnaires in FU1 that weren’t included in baseline.
Keywords
Ankle, Injury, Knee, Hip, OA, Osteoarthritis, BMD, Bone Mineral Density