Valoración del nivel de estabilidad en miembros inferiores con el Hop Test en pacientes post artroscopia de ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA), mayo septiembre año 2023.

Abstract

The stability of the knee is a factor that is affected after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, after an arthroscopy and rehabilitation processes it is important that the stability of the joint be taken or assessed since this It will allow us to prevent future injuries during physical activity, which is why the Hop Test is an important tool that is made up of 4 tests that help determine the symmetry between the affected and non-affected limb. Objective: To decide the level of stability of the lower limbs with the Hop Test in patients aged 18-40 years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) arthroscopy at the Jorge Andrade Therapy Center. Methodology: The scope of this study is descriptive of a cross-sectional type, so the assessment of stability in the lower limbs in the sample population will be conducted once, after having completed the recovery time after anterior cruciate ligament arthroscopy surgery (ACL). Results: The evaluation was carried out on 50 patients in the "Terapia Jorge Andrade" center, which had as a common characteristic, ACL arthroscopy, and finishing their physical therapy recommended by the specialist doctor, in this it was found that, of the group of patients, 72% present a "stability" in their knee, while the remaining percentage 28% "instability". Conclusion: The stability of the knee can be quantified by the Hop Test in patients with ACL arthroscopy.