Pain Beliefs and Functional Performance After Cosmetic Limb Lengthening Using the Lengthening Over Nail (LON) Technique

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Conditions studied: Postoperative Pain After Limb Lengthening, Limb Lengthening

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07438821

Run by

Istanbul Aydın University

People needed

58

Starts

2026-03-01

Expected to finish

2026-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-27

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 20 and 50 years
• Underwent bilateral lower extremity cosmetic lengthening surgery using the LON (Lengthening Over Nail) technique
• Completed postoperative rehabilitation process
• Attending routine clinical follow-up at postoperative week 4
• Able to understand and complete questionnaires
• Provided written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• History of orthopedic surgery other than lower extremity lengthening
• Presence of neurological, rheumatologic, or systemic diseases affecting physical performance
• Postoperative complications such as infection, pseudoarthrosis, or implant failure
• Any condition preventing participation in physical assessment
• Incomplete clinical records

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