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SynthesisEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2024

What is the impact of Kinesio taping on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Amr Elrosasy, Mohamed Abo Zeid, Ahmed W Abbas, Hatem Eldeeb, Ghaith Y Eljadid, Abdulrahman Khaldoon Hamid, Mohammad Al Diab Al Azzawi

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Synthesis in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.

Amr Elrosasy *Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5592-3908
Mohamed Abo ZeidFaculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt. Mohamed_31059599@med.tanta.edu.eg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-8165-9470
Ahmed W AbbasFaculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3451-8580
Hatem EldeebFaculty of Medicine, Alazhar University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6270-3180
Ghaith Y EljadidFaculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-9874-9283
Abdulrahman Khaldoon HamidFaculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-8987-1300
Mohammad Al Diab Al AzzawiFaculty of Medicine, National Ribat University, Khartoum, Sudan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-6776-6467
Ain Shams University · EGAl-Azhar University · EGAlexandria University · EGCairo University · EGMansoura University · EGNational Ribat University · SDTanta University · EG

Funding

Science and Technology Development Fund the publishing fees
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAs a therapeutic intervention for several musculoskeletal illnesses, the benefits and effectiveness of Kinesio taping (KT) are currently unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis's (MA) goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of KT for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and its impact on clinical outcomes.

methodsA comprehensive search of online databases was done to discover relevant studies. Inclusion criteria included controlled or randomized clinical trials that were published in English. Changes in pain, flexion strength, and extension strength were among the outcomes of interest. RevMan 5.4 was used to extract and analyze data.

resultsAfter satisfying the inclusion requirements, five studies were included in the MA. Pooled analysis showed that, in comparison with the intervention group, the control group had a statistically significant improvement in flexion strength (Standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.44, 95% Confidence interval (CI) [0.01, 0.87], p = 0.04). Extension strength and pain, however, did not significantly differ between the intervention and control groups (SMD = 30, 95% CI [- 0.12, 0.72], p = 0.16), (SMD = 0.26, 95% CI [- 0.14, 0.66], p = 0.20), respectively.

conclusionsThis analysis suggests limited to no benefits of KA post-ACL reconstruction. While the control group surprisingly showed better improvement in flexion strength, no significant differences were found in extension strength and pain. Further rigorous trials are needed to confirm its utility in rehabilitation.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionAthletic TapeAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesHumansMuscle StrengthRange of Motion, ArticularTreatment OutcomeAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionClinical outcomesEdemaKinesio tapingPain

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