Colleagues,
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I am currently trying to put together a research proposal for an MSc dissertation which I hope to start relatively soon.
I am aware of and have read some of the previous threads related to 1st mtpj range of motion (ROM) and these have been most helpful.
I still have a few questions which I would greatly appreciate any help with.
I intend to carry out a study to compare reliability and/or repeatability of probably two devices used to measure 1st MTPJ ROM. (Apologies for the lack of detail, I am still in the early stages of developing this).
What I am unsure about is if there are any devices regarded as superior to others. I have taken note of a few studies where the O'Brien goniometer has been used but I am unable to find any information on the validation of this tool or if it has been compared to any other.
An early intention was to possibly compare the O'Brien with a simple tractograph. At present, I do not have any preferences as to which tools to use.
My reason for choosing this as topic is that I am in the early stages of embarking on a career in podiatric surgery. 1st MTPJ is therefore something which I look at on a daily basis (as I am sure many other clinicians in the various fields of podiatry do). At present, I 'measure' 1st MTPJ by simply eyeballing and this is something I have become less happy about doing, especially where this is often an important outcome measure post operatively. I hope that this study will provide at least a starting block on which I can investigate this area in greater detail and if possible, identify a tool which I can use with confidence in clinical practice and in further research.
Anyone's thoughts on this would be great and I very much appreciate any advice anyone can offer.
Apologies for the lengthy post
Regards,
Ryan.
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