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Publications
Thesis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction & Accelerated Rehabilitation. Hamstring Tendons, Remodelling and Osteoarthritis
RPA Janssen MD has received his PhD title at School CAPHRI, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences of Maastricht University, The Netherlands. He has written a PhD thesis on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of the knee with hamstring...
Knee-Sport-Traumatology
A small notch width index, steeper medial and lateral tibial slope and higher lateral/medial tibial slope ratio are relevant knee morphological factors for ACL injuries in skeletally immature patients—A systematic review
Cartilage Organoids from Articular Chondroprogenitor Cells and Their Potential to Produce Neo-Hyaline Cartilage
Evaluation Of A Novel Curved Intramedullary Button Versus Traditional Flat Button For Proximal Biceps Tenodesis: A Biomechanical Study
Diagnosis and treatment of ACL injuries is different in children than in adults
Wearable sensor systems measure differences in knee laxity between healthy and affected knees during dynamic exercise activities: A systematic review
Diagnosis & treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in children different from adults
Diagnosis and treatment of ACL injuries in children is different from adults
Cooperation Máxima Medical Center & Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Posttraumatic and OA-related lesions in the knee at baseline and 2 years after traumatic meniscal injury: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
Influence of female sex and double-quadruple semitendinosus-gracilis graft on the incidence of postoperative symptomatic cyclops lesions after ACL reconstruction
Anterolateral augmentation procedures during anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions in skeletally immature patients: Scoping review of surgical techniques and outcomes
Beweegzorg in beweging. Steeds meer samenwerking met eerste en anderhalve lijn
Cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears in patients aged under 45 years
Podcast. The Cruciate Ligament, with Rob Janssen
Podcast over kruisband knie
Knee instability caused by altered graft mechanical properties after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: the early onset of osteoarthritis?
Preliminary experience of an international orthopaedic registry: the ESSKA Paediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Initiative (PAMI) registry
Clinical outcomes of different autografts used for all-epiphyseal, partial epiphyseal or transphyseal anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in skeletally immature patients – a systematic review
Abstract Background: Different types of grafts can be used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). There is little published data regarding skeletally immature patients. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the clinical outcomes and...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation for the 10- to 18-Year-Old Adolescent Athlete. Practice Guidelines Based on International Delphi Consensus
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Height is a predictor of hamstring tendon length and ACL graft characteristics in adolescents
De beweegzorg is zelf volop in beweging
Neo-cartilage formation using human non-degenerate versus osteoarthritic chondrocyte-derived cartilage organoids in a viscoelastic hydrogel
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Digital health applications to establish a remote diagnosis for orthopedic knee disorders: a scoping review
https://www.jmir.org/2023/1/e40504
A machine learning approach reveals features related to clinicians’ diagnosis of clinically relevant knee osteoarthritis
Abstract Objectives To identify highly-ranked features related to clinicians' diagnosis of clinically relevant knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods General practitioners (GPs) and secondary care physicians (SPs) were recruited to evaluate 5-10 years follow-up clinical...
Steigerung der Evidenz zur optimalen Behandlung kindlicher VKB-Verletzungen: Die Initiative zur Erfassung von Verletzungen des vorderen Kreuzbandes bei Kindern und Jugendlichen (Paediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Monitoring Initiative, PAMI)
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A decellularized and sterilized human meniscus allograft for off-the-shelf meniscus replacement
Abstract PURPOSE: Meniscus tears are one of the most frequent orthopedic knee injuries, which are currently often treated performing meniscectomy. Clinical concerns comprise progressive degeneration of the meniscus tissue, a change in knee biomechanics, and an early...
An off-the-shelf decellularized and sterilized human bone-ACL-bone allograft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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Study protocol ROTATE-trial: anterior cruciate ligament rupture, the influence of a treatment algorithm and shared decision making on clinical outcome- a cluster randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a very common knee injury in the sport active population. There is much debate on which treatment (operative or non-operative) is best for the individual patient. In order to give a more personalized...
Diagnostic values of history taking, physical examination and KT-1000 arthrometer for suspect anterior cruciate ligament injuries in children and adolescents: a prospective diagnostic study
Abstract Background: Diagnosing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children and adolescents are more challenging compared to adults. Delayed diagnosis may result in meniscal or chondral injuries. The aim of this study was to deter- mine the diagnostic values...
Effects of a semi-rigid knee brace on mobility and pain in people with knee oateoarthritis
Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears in a young study population: a randomised controlled trial
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare outcomes from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy in young patients with traumatic meniscal tears. METHODS: We conducted a multicentre, open-labelled, randomised controlled trial in patients aged 18-45 years, with a...
A tailored intervention does not reduce low value MRI’s and arthroscopies in degenerative knee disease when the secular time trend is taken into account: a difference-in-difference analysis
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored intervention to reduce low value MRIs and arthroscopies among patients ≥ 50 years with degenerative knee disease in 13 Dutch orthopaedic centers (intervention group) compared with all other Dutch...
Diagnosis of early stage knee osteoarthritis based on early clinical course: data from the CHECK cohort
Abstract Background: Early diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is important in managing this disease, but such an early diagnostic tool is still lacking in clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to develop diagnostic models for early stage knee OA based on...
Evaluating Initial Integration of Cell-Based Chondrogenic Constructs in Human Osteochondral Explants
Integration of an implant with the surrounding tissue is a major challenge in cartilage regeneration. It is usually assessed with in vivo animal studies at the end-stage of implant development. To reduce animal experimentation and at the same time increase screening...
Local variations in mechanical properties of human hamstring tendon autografts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction do not translate to a mechanically inferior strand
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Book review: Quality and safety in patient care (2nd ed.; Wollersheim et al Eds. Houten:BSL, 2020
Lateral tibiofemoral morphometry does not identify risk of re-ruptures after ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents
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Translation and transcultural validation of the Dutch Hospital for Special Surgery Paediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale (HSS Pedi-FABS)
Link to article https://rdcu.be/cy3eY
Performing a knee arthroscopy among patients with degenerative knee disease: one-third is potentially low value care
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess in which proportion of patients with degenerative knee disease aged 50+ in whom a knee arthroscopy is performed, no valid surgical indication is reported in medical records, and to explore pos- sible...
Spectroscopic Photoacoustic Imaging of Cartilage Damage
Abstract Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease characterized by progressive degradation of cartilage. It affects more than 10% of the people aged over 60 years-old worldwide with a rising prevalence due to the increasingly aging population. OA...
A patient-specific microtissue platform to compare biological properties in vitro with patient outcome for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
After anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, reconstructive surgery with a hamstring tendon autograft is often performed. Despite overall good results, ACL re-rupture occurs in up to 10% of the patient population, increasing to 30% of the cases for patients aged...
Assessment of graft maturity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using autografts:a systematic review of biopsy and MRI studies
The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate systematically the literature concerning biopsy, MRI signal to noise quotient (SNQ) and clinical outcomes in graft-maturity assessment after autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and their possible...
Diagnostic criteria for early hip osteoarthritis; first steps, based on the CHECK study
Abstract Objectives: Although there is a general focus on early diagnosis and treatment of hip osteoarthritis, there are no validated diagnostic criteria for early-stage hip OA. The current study aimed to take the first steps in developing diagnostic criteria for...
The Added Value of Radiographs in Diagnosing Knee Osteoarthritis Is Similar for General Practitioners and Secondary Care Physicians; Data from the CHECK Early Osteoarthritis Cohort
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the added value of radiographs for diagnosing knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by general practitioners (GPs) and secondary care physicians (SPs). Methods: Seventeen GPs and nineteen SPs were recruited to...
Patient specific biological properties to predict clinical outcome of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions: an in-vitro microtissue platform
The influence of Expectation modification in Knee arthroplasty on Satisfaction of PatiEnts: a randomized Controlled Trial: the EKSPECT Study
Can sodium MRI be used as a method for mapping of cartilage stiffness?
Abstract Objective Sodium concentration is responsible for (at least part of) the stiffness of articular cartilage due to the osmotic pressure it generates. Therefore, we hypothesized that we could use sodium MRI to approximate the stiffness of cartilage to assess...
Limited evidence for return to sport testing after ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents under 16 years: a scoping review
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Rationale and design of the PaTIO study: PhysiotherApeutic Treat-to-target Intervention after Orthopaedic surgery
Abstract Background: Physiotherapy is a proven effective treatment strategy after total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA), however there is considerable practice variation regarding its timing, content and duration. This study aims to compare the (cost-)...
Development of a Personalized m/eHealth Algorithm for the Resumption of Activities of Daily Life including Work and Sport after Total and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: a Multidisciplinary Delphi Study
An ex vivo human osteochondral culture model
Abstract To reduce animal experimentation and to overcome translational issues in cartilage tissue engineering, there is a need to develop an ex vivo human tissue-based approach. This study aims to demonstrate that a human osteochondral explant at different...
Identifying potential patient-specific predictors for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction outcome: a diagnostic in vitro tissue remodeling platform
Abstract Purpose: Upon anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, reconstruction is often required, with the hamstring tendon autograft as the most widely used treatment. Post-operative autograft remodeling enhances the risk of graft rupture, which occurs in up to...
Assessment of Graft Maturity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Autografts: a Systematic Review of Biopsy and MRI studies
Timing of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and preoperative pain are important predictors for postoperative kinesiophobia
Development of Preoperative Prediction Models for Pain and Functional Outcome After Total Knee Arthroplasty Using The Dutch Arthroplasty Register Data
Abstract BACKGROUND: One of the main determinants of treatment satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the fulfillment of preoperative expectations. For optimal expectation management, it is useful to accurately predict the treatment result. Multiple...
Current State of Care for Pediatric ACL Ruptures in the Netherlands: A Survey
Abstract The management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the skeletally immature patient is an area of controversy. The purpose of this survey is to inventory the current state of care for pediatric ACL injuries in the Netherlands. This survey was...
Preferences and beliefs of Dutch orthopaedic surgeons and patients reduce the implementation of “Choosing Wisely” recommendations in degenerative knee disease
Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess which factors were associated with the implementation of "Choosing Wisely" recommendations to refrain from routine MRI and arthroscopy use in degenerative knee disease. METHODS: ...
Validation and analysis of Telos measurement
Outcome expectations of total knee arthroplasty patients: the influence of demographic factors, pain, personality traits, physical and psychological status
Abstract Unfulfilled preoperative expectations have a strong influence on the outcome after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). More insight into determinants of the level of expectations is useful in identifying patients at risk for having expectations of the treatment...
Pedi-IKDC or KOOS-Child: which questionnaire should be used in children with knee disorders?
Abstract BACKGROUND: The Pedi International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) child are validated questionnaires for children with knee disorders. The aim of this study was to translate these...
National Guidelines Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Measurement properties of the OARSI core set of performance-based measures for hip osteoarthritis. A prospective cohort study on reliability, construct validity and responsiveness in 90 hip osteoarthritis patients.
Abstract Background and purpose - Improvement of physical function is one of the main treatment goals in severe hip osteoarthritis (OA) patients. The Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) has identified a core set of performance-based tests to assess...
Chronic knee pain after surgery; beware of cutaneous nerve injury
The EKSPECT study: the influence of Expectation modification in Knee arthroplasty on Satisfaction of PatiEnts: study protocol for a randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Background: One out of five patients is unsatisfied to some extent after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Unmet expectations are the main driver of post-operative dissatisfaction. Improved pre-operative education on realistic expectations for long-term...
Chronic nerve pain after knee surgery
The OARSI core set of performance-based measures for knee osteoarthritis is reliable but not valid and responsive
Abstract Purpose The Osteoarthritis Research Society International has identi ed a core set of performance-based tests of physi- cal function for use in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The core set consists of the 30-second chair stand test (30-s...
Arteriovenous fistula after anatomic all-inside anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
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Why is the knee and ACL so interesting?
Knee simulator for IKDC testing
Validation of Simendo Knee Arthroscopy Virtual Reality Simulator
Abstract PURPOSE: To determine the face and construct validity as well as educational value and user-friendliness of the Simendo knee arthroscopy virtual reality simulator. METHODS: Sixty participants were recruited and equally divided into novices (0...
Better safe than sorry in case of a total knee arthroplasty
ACL guidelines and evidence statements lead to interprofessional cooperation
PhD Thesis: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction & accelerated rehabilitation. Hamstring tendons, remodelling and osteoarthritis (Maastricht University. May 26, 2016)
Total knee arthroplasty, what to expect? A survey of the members of the Dutch Knee Society on long-term recovery after total knee arthroplasty
Abstract Introduction The rate of satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is consistently reported around 80%, leaving 1 in 5 patients unsatisfied to some extent. Fulfillment of expectations is reported as the strongest predictor of treatment satisfaction. In...
PROMs in pediatric knee ligament injury: use the Pedi-IKDC and avoid using adult PROMs
The Pellegrini-Stieda lesion of the knee: an anatomical and radiological review
The Pellegrini-Stieda lesion is a calcification on the medial side of the knee. The origin of this tissue is controversial. The purpose of our study is to investigate the origin of the Pellegrini-Stieda lesion using conventional radiography as to recreate the...
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft and accelerated brace-free rehabilitation: a systematic review of clinical outcomes
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical outcomes after hamstring tendon autograft ACL reconstruction with accelerated, brace-free rehabilitation. DESIGN: Systematic review according to PRISMA guidelines. DATA SOURCES: Embase, Medline Ovid, Web...
Similar clinical outcome between patellar tendon and hamstring tendon autograft after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with accelerated brace-free rehabilitation. A systematic review
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Return to driving after TKA and THA: a meta-analysis of literature on post-operative brake reaction times
AIMS: The aim of this study was to assess the current available evidence about when patients might resume driving after elective, primary total hip (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) undertaken for osteoarthritis (OA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: In February 2016,...
Arterial complications, venous thromboembolism & DVT prophylaxis after ACL reconstruction. A systematic review
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Prediction of length and diameter of hamstring tendon autografts for knee ligament surgery in Caucasians
ABSTRACT Purpose: Prediction of hamstring tendon autograft size facilitates preoperative planning of knee ligament surgery and may reduce the need for allografts in complex knee reconstructions. The aim of this study was to analyze whether length and diameter...
Rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
E-learning module for physiotherapists on anterior cruciate ligament anatomy, diagnosis, rehabilitation and return to sports (Dutch only).
The importance of gait analysis and gait training in knee osteoarthritis
This article describes the role of gait analysis and gait training in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis based on international guidelines. It is the first piolt study of PhD students J. Tolk and F. Brooymans on gait in osteoarthritis.
Intra-articular remodelling of hamstring tendon grafts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Purpose: A review is provided on the existing knowledge about the specific healing phases of the intra-articular hamstring tendon graft used for ACL reconstruction. Differences between human and animal in-vivo studies are explained and implications for the...
Femoral mechanical-anatomical angle measurements: analog vs. digital
Preoperative planning in total knee arthroplasty with intramedullary guiding systems requires the measurement of the femoral mechanical–anatomical angle (FMAA) for optimal alignment correction. The main goal of this study was to assess the agreement between two...
Evidence-based clinical practice update: practice guidelines for anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation based on a systematic review and multidisciplinary consensus
In 2012, the National Anterior Cruciate Ligament Committee was founded. RPA Janssen M.D., represented the Dutch Orthopaedic Society (NOV) in this committee. Other participating partners were the Dutch Arthroscopy Society (Nederlandse Vereniging voor...
Anterior cruciate ligament and knee osteoarthritis
The journal Physios has invited RPA Janssen to write a review article on the subject of anterior cruciate ligament and knee osteoarthritis. Physios is an independent journal with e-learning credits. The article is only available in Dutch.
Anterior cruciate ligament regeneration in an 8-year-old patient
An 8 year old boy ruptures his anterior cruciate ligament in sports. MRI demonstrates the lesion. He is treated conservatively with a brace. At the age of 14, MRI shows an anatomic healing of the anterior cruciate ligament. He has no more subjective nor objective...
Computer navigated versus conventional total knee arthroplasty
The study has been awarded Best Poster Award MMC 2011 (see Archives: March 4th, 2011). Out of a consecutive series, 50 conventional TKA were compared with 50 computer assisted TKA.. Except for the use of CAS, all peri- and postoperative interventions were comparable....
Evidence bases Guideline Acute Knee Injury
Development of a new evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for treatment of "Acute Knee Injury". The latest insights and scientific evidence is provided by leading knee specialists and physiotherapists in the Netherlands.
Leg alignment and tibial slope after minimal invasive total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized radiological study of intramedullary versus extramedullary tibial instrumentation
Analysis of long leg alignment as well as tibial slope after minimal invasive total knee arthroplasty (MIS-TKA) comparing intra- and extramedullary minimal invasive surgery (MIS) tibia instrumentation (Genesis II, Smith & Nephew, Memphis, USA). A prospective...
Clinical evaluation of 292 Genesis II posterior stabilized high flexion total knee arthroplasty: range of motion and predictors
The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the range of motion and complications after Genesis II total knee arthroplasty with high flexion tibia insert (TKA-HF). Furthermore, difference in knee flexion between high flexion and standard inserts was compared. The...
Remodelling of human hamstring autografts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
This is a joint research project between Máxima Medical Center Eindhoven (The Netherlands) and Charité University Hospital Berlin (Germany). Remodelling of human hamstring tendons after anterior cruciate ligament (acl) reconstructions by histological analysis. 67...
Regeneration of hamstring tendons after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Prospective analysis of regeneration of gracilis and semitendinosis tendons after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. MRI is performed préoperatively and at 2 weeks, 6 and 12 months postsurgery. The gracilis tendon regenerated in all 22 patients. The...
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendons and accelerated rehabilitation: a 10-year prospective study on clinical results, knee osteoarthritis and its predictors
Purpose: Analysis of long-term clinical and radiological outcome after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with special attention to knee osteoarthritis and its predictors. Methods: A prospective, consecutive case series of 100 patients. Arthroscopic...
High systemic gentamycin levels and ototoxicity after implantation of gentamycin beads in a 70-year-old man-a case report
Gentamycin beads are used for muskuloskeletal infections. Gentamycin is released gradually from the beads, and high gentamycin concentrations are achieved only locally. Side effects of gentamycin are rarely to be expected with gentamycin beads since only low amounts...
Spontaneous late dislocation of the high flexion tibial insert after Genesis II total knee arthroplasty. A case report
We present the first case of late spontaneous dislocation of a high flexion polyethylene insert after Genesis II total knee arthroplasty. Dislocation of the fixed insert occurred at 14 months post surgery while walking down a steep aircraft staircase. The total knee...
Advanced Trauma Life Support-Dutch update 2008
A tragic airplane crash in 1976 has led to the development of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): the current golden standard for the treatment of trauma patients in the acute phase. The founding father of the ATLS, orthopaedic surgeon James K. Styner, has...
Diagnostic image (354). A man with neck complaints after a skiing accident
We present a case of a 47 year old man with persistent neck complaints after a ski accident. Diagnosis is dislocated fractures of the spinal processes of C6 and C7. The radiological work-up is illustrated.
Embolism of the popliteal artery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a case report and literature review
Arterial complications after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are rare. We present a case report of a 44 year old male patient with a subtotal occlusion of the popliteal artery 17 days after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Embolectomy and...
An uncommon ankle sprain
Objective: Ankle sprain is the most frequently occurring acute injury in tennis, accounting for 20–25% of all injuries. In the current paper, we assess the cause of ankle sprain and suggest possibilities to be considered during diagnosis. Methods: We assessed a...
Simultaneous traumatic pseudoaneurysm and thrombosis of the popliteal artery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Arterial complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are rare. We present a case report of a 50 year old female patient with simultaneous pseudoaneurysm and thrombosis of the popliteal artery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The...
Fatal pulmonary embolism after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
We report a case of fatal pulmonary embolus in a consecutive series of 625 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions. An analysis of the predisposing factors is presented as well as a literature review of thromboprophylaxis in anterior cruciate ligament...
Isolated dorsal dislocation of the radial head: a rare phenomenon
Radial head dislocations usually occur in combination with ulna fractures (Monteggia fracture). Dislocation of the radial head is to anterior, lateral or posterior. However, dislocations may be isolated lesions; usually in children betwen 2-7 years of age with an...
Pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with bicortical tibial screw fixation
We present a case report of a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a bicortical tibial screw fixation 12 days after surgery. Surgical exploration and repair of an intimal lesion of the popliteal artery was...
Resection of the radial head after Mason type-III fractures of the elbow
We reviewed 21 patients with Mason type-III fractures of the radial head treated by resection, evaluating the results at 16-30 years by a standard questionnaire and clinical and radiological examination of the elbow and wrist. Seventeen patients had an excellent...
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): obligatory for internal medicine doctors?
Immobilisation of the cervical spine is mandatory in the adequate primary survey of a trauma patient. This principle is part of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program. The ATLS course is part of the training of surgical and orthopedic residency programs. We...
Pertrochanteric femurfractures with inherent stability: DHS or Gamma nail osteosynthesis?
In our trauma department, pertrochanteric femoral fractures with inherent stability are treated by either a DHS (Dynamic Hip Screw) or Gamma nail osteosynthesis. There are specific indications for both implants. However, a grey area seems to exist where both implants...
Monteggia fracture or transolecranon dislocation-fracture?
Ulna fractures with dislocation of the radial head are rare injuries. They constutute less than 5% of all fractures of the upper extremity. We describe a case with an ulnar fracture, dislocation of the radial head and simultaneous fracture of the olecranon. The trauma...
Books
Pediatric ACL Injury: Treatment and Challenges
Pediatric knee injuries
Graft Remodeling & Ligamentization after ACL Reconstruction
Vascular Complications after ACL Reconstruction & DVT Prophylaxis
Remodeling of hamstring tendon grafts after ACL reconstruction
The new warming-up
RPA Janssen, MD has contributed to the new book by T. Kamminga: The new warming-up. (Dutch).
Trauma Evaluation And Management
TEAM (Trauma Evaluation And Management) introduces the concepts of trauma assessment and management to medical students during their clinical years. The core content is adapted from the College's successful program, Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS) course....
Vascular complications after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Vascular complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions cause serious morbidity and potential mortality. Fortunately, their incidence is low. Only a few peer-reviewed case reports provide information and even a specific review article on...
Other Medical Science
Tweets and tags from dr. Twitter
Article on surgery and sopcial media. Surgeons experienced in professional use of social media have been interviewed. RPA Janssen, M.D. has shared his experiences in the do and dont's on Twitter, Facebook and LinkIn.
Fiber-rich bran therapy: adequate laxative for patients with diverticulosis?
Fiber-rich therapy with brans has been decribed as succesful by almost all authors in the literature. Very few complications have been decribed for this widespread therapy in use since the 1970's. The complication "bran-plug obstruction" is only mentionned in 6...
Methemoglobinemia after sentinel-node procedure?
The sentinel node-procedure is now a valid treatment of breast cancer. The clinical application has been tested in multiple medical centers. The purpose of the procedure is to detect the presence of tumor tissue in the sentinel lymph-node as sign of axillary...
Congress / Courses (Faculty-Lectures-Posters)
What do patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis expect from physiotherapy treatment? Preliminary results of a qualitative study
The posterior cruciate ligament-posterior femoral cortex angle (PCL-PCA) is the most reliable and accurate measurement for knee decompensation in children with open physes and ACL injury (poster)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Validation Of Methods To Identify Knee Decompensation In ACL-Deficient Skeletally Immature Patients (oral presentation)
Keynote lecture: ACL injury in Children and Adolescents
Keynote lecture: Medial knee-instability
Cartilage Tissue Engineering Using Cartilage Organoids from Human Articular Chondroprogenitor Cells
Knee Course for residents in orthopedic surgery Netherlands
Instructional Course ACL Injury in Children
33rd Arthroscopy&Arthroplasty Utrecht Courses 2024
The 33rd Annual international Arthroscopy&Arthroplasty Utrecht Courses 2024 will take place July 1-5, 2024 at University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. RPA Janssen MD PhD Prof is Course director for the 5 courses.
Treatment of acute knie ligament injuries
Cartilage Organoids and Their Fusion Into Neo-Cartilage Using Articular Chondroprogenitor Cells. Poster and pitch
Prevalence and impact of kinesiophobia in adolescents and young adults one year after ACL reconstruction
Relevant knee morphological factors for ACL ruptures in skeletally immature children and adolescents – a systematic review
Prevalence and impact of kinesiophobia in adolescents and young adults one year after ACL reconstruction
Relevant knee morphological factors for ACL ruptures in skeletally immature children and adolescents – a systematic review
Keynote lecture
Prof RPA Janssen MD PhD will present the lecture The knee: the orthopaedic perspective for post BSc physiotherapists on Thursday May 30, 2024 at BASIS (in Dutch).
Measurement of expectations on physiotherapy in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis: a scoping review (poster)
The influence of expectations on outcome of physiotherapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Cartilage Organoid Production and Fusion Using Human Articular Chondroprogenitor Cells
Prevention and role of clinicians (invited lecture in Session: Pediatric ACL injuries: what’s left to be done?)
Wearable sensor systems to measure knee instability during dynamic exercise activities: a systematic review
The impact of kinesiophobia on patient reported outcomes and reruptures in adolescents one year after ACL reconstruction
Self-assembly of matrix-rich ACPC-derived cartilage organoids
Photoacoustic imaging of cartilage damage
Morphological risk factors for ACL ruptures in skeletally immature children and adolescents – a systematic review
Can macrophage polarization be an early indicator of outcome after ACL reconstruction?
Meet The Residency Program Director
Prof Janssen MD PhD is invited as speaker on residency programs at the 9th National Master Medicine Congress on March 10, 2024.
Anterolateral augmentation procedures during anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions in skeletally immature patients-scoping review of surgical techniques and outcomes
Pediatric ACL injuries
Remodeling of ACL grafts
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries in children&adolescents, how to proceed?
Keynote speaker Master Class NVA
Prof RPA Janssen MD PhD is invited as keynote speaker at the annual Master Class 2023 of the Dutch Arthroscopy Society. He will present a lecture on pediatric ACL injuries. December 8, 2023. Utrecht, The Netherlands
Pediatric ACL Injuries
Instability Knee 2023
The Knee: the orthopedic perspective
Degenerative changes on MRI 2 years after a traumatic meniscal tear: arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physiotherapy
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy versus Physical Therapy for Traumatic Meniscal Tears in a Young Study Population: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy versus Physical Therapy for Traumatic Meniscal Tears in a Young Study Population: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy versus Physical Therapy for Traumatic Meniscal Tears in a Young Study Population: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Fabrication of matrix-rich articular cartilage progenitor cells(ACPC)-derived cartilage organoids
Large-scale production of ACPC-derived cartilage organoids
Large-scale production of ACPC-derived cartilage organoids
Poster presentation
Anatomic posterolateral reconstruction of the knee
Anatomic Medial Reconstruction of the Knee
Poster presentation TUe/Maxima MC research group
A new scientific research project has been accepted as poster presentation at the RegMed XB 1st Annual Conference 2023. Florencia Abinzano, Jeske C.A. Feenstra, Rob P.A. Janssen, Keita Ito. Large-scale cartilage organoid fabrication based on articular cartilage...
The knee; orthopaedic perspective
Treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis: conservative treatment, Good Life with OsteoArthritis Denmark and measurement of expectations
Better grip on sleep problems in the early postoperative phase after knee arthroplasty
ACL injuries in children: outcome, complications & future perspectives
https://movementacademy.nl/event/voorste-kruisband-revalidatie-bij-kinderen/
ACL injuries in children: surgical treatment
ACL injuries in children: epidemiology & diagnostics
Keynote lecture: Up to date treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries
RPA Janssen MD PhD Prof and N van Melick PhD will give a keynote lecture on the evidence based treatment of ACL injuries. venue: Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands (Februari 15, 2023)
Pediatric ACL injuries
Remodelling of ACL grafts
ACL reconstruction
Keynote lecture knee injuries
Prof Janssen MD PhD will present a keynote lecture on the multidisciplinary treatment of acute knee injuries together with N van Melick PT, PhD. They are invited by the Royal National Physiotherapy Society (KNGF). venue KNGF Hoofdkantoor, Amersfoort (Dec 21, 2022)...
Clinical outcomes of different autografts used for ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patients – a systematic review
Height is a predictor of hamstring tendon length and closed socket ACL reconstruction graft characteristics in adolescents
Anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation for the 10 to 18 year old adolescent athlete: practice guidelines based on International Delphi Consensus
Anterolateral augmentation procedures during anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions in skeletally immature patients – scoping review of surgical techniques and outcomes
Abstract: Introduction and Objectives: Graft failure rates after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children and adolescents are higher compared to adults. Studies have highlighted young age, hyperlaxity and rotatory instability as risk factors for...
Keynote lecture ACL and concomitant injuries
Prof RPA Janssen MD PhD is invited for a keynote lecture at Post Master Course Knee on November 17, 2022. Title of the lecture is ACL and concomitant knjuiresd of the knee (EIndhoven, The Netherlands).
Spectroscopic Photoacoustic Imaging of Osteoarthritis
The Knee: orthopedic perspective
Anatomic medial reconstruction of the knee
Anatomic posterolateral reconstruction of the knee
Knee: anterior cruciate ligament injury in children
The first international orthopaedic registry in Europe: ICL26 Presentation of the ESSKA pediatric ACL monitoring initiative PAMI
Invited keynote lecture
ultrACLean: a novel off-the shelf human allograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction
Translation and transcultural validation of the Dutch Hospital for Special Surgery Pediatric Functioneel Activity Brief Scale (HSS Pedi-FABS)
Lateral tibiofemoral morphometry does not identify risk of re-ruptures after ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents: a multicenter case-control study including 62 re-ruptures
Height is a predictor of hamstring tendon length and closed socket anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction graft characteristics in adolescents
Diagnostic values of history taking, physical examination and KT-1000 arthrometer for anterior cruciate ligament injuries in children and adolescents: a prospective diagnostic study
Keynote lecture: Medial instability of the knee
Integration of Organoid- and Cell-filled Chondral Implants in Human Osteochondral Explants
Poster presentation
Integration of Organoid- and Cell-filled Chondral Implants in Human Osteochondral Explants
Keynote lecture. Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries in Children: Outcome, Complications, Future
Keynote-lecture: Pediatric ACL Reconstruction
Keynote lecture: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Children: Epidemiology & Diagnosis
Keynote lecture: Pediatric ACL Reconstruction
Translation and transcultural validation of the Dutch Hospital for Special Surgery Paediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale
Lateral tibiofemoral morphometry does not identify risk of re-ruptures after ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents: A multicenter case-control study including 62 re-ruptures
A popping sensation is highly specific for anterior cruciate ligament injuries in adolescents: prospective diagnostic study on history taking, physical examination and KT-1000 arthrometer
Height is a predictor of hamstring tendons length and closed socket anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction graft characteristics in adolescents
Best Scientific Poster Award
Top-notch decisions in knee surgery
Link to poster
ultrACLean: a decellularized off-the-shelf human allograft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction
Link to poster
Patient specific biological properties to predict clinical outcome after ACL reconstructions: an in vitro platform
First prize Jury 2021
Good Life with osteoarthritis Denmark (GLA:D); what are the results of this conservative treatment program in the Netherlands?
Remote patient management for a primary orthopedic diagnosis: a scoping review
Diagnostic value of history taking, physical examination and KT-1000 measurement after pediatric and adolescent ACL injury
Body height is a predictor for hamstring length and graft characteristics in adolescents for ACL reconstruction
Tibiofemoral morphometry of the knee does not show risk factors for a graft re-rupture after ACL reconstruction in children and adolescents
Translation and validation of the Dutch Hospital for Special Surgery Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale (HSS Pedi-FABS)
Keynote lecture. The (postero-)medial and (postero-)lateral corner of the knee: there is no i in team
Keynote lecture: Pediatric ACL injury 2020
Keynote lecture: ACL remodeling 2020
Keynote lecture: ACL reconstruction 2020
Knee: new insights in pediatric ACL and meniscus injuries
Return to sport criteria for children after anterior cruciate ligament injury or reconstruction – a scoping review
The influence of expectation modification in knee arthroplasty on Satisfaction of Patients a randomized controlled trial: the EKSPECT Study
Prevalence and predictability of kinesiophobia after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Development of a preoperative prediction tool for pain and functional outcome after total knee arthroplasty using The Dutch Arthroplasty Register (LROI) data
Outcome prediction for total knee arthroplasty patients using registry data
Assessment of graft maturity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A systematic review
A patient-specific micro-tissue platform to compare biological properties in vitro to patient outcome for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
ACL remodelling in animals and humans
Symposium Tendon & Muscle: Anterior cruciate ligament remodelling – Tendon (Chair)
Cartilage: state of the art 2019 (Chair)
Development and validation of a prediction model for pain and functional outcome after total knee arthroplasty using The Dutch Arthroplasty Register (LROI) data.
Keynote lecture: Return to performance: biology of the ACL graft
Knee instability: state of the art 2019
Panel debate medical specialist training program
Keynote lecture: Pediatric ACL injuries in football
Measurement of physical function in hip osteoarthritis patients. Measurement properties of the OARSI core set of performance-based measures.
Which factors determine the expectations after total knee arthroplasty?
keynote lecture: Anatomic medial reconstruction knee
Keynote lecture: PCL reconstruction
Keynote lecture: PCL reconstruction
Keynote lecture: Instability of the knee: diagnosis & treatment 2019
Pitfalls in ACL rehabilitation
PCL, MCL and PMC injuries of the knee
Live demo: anatomic posterolateral reconstruction of the knee
Live demo: anatomic medial reconstruction of the knee
The knee: medial and lateral anatomy
Return to sports: biology of the ACL graft
ACL Anatomy: what’s new?
What determines patient expectations of total knee arthroplasty?
Measurement properties of the OARSI core set of performance-based measures for knee osteoarthritis
Measurement properties of the OARSI core set of performance-based measures for hip osteoarthritis
Patient reported outcome measures in children with knee ligament injuries. A systematic review
Anthropometric and imaging based prediction of hamstring tendon length and graft diameter in knee ligament reconstruction. A systematic review
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Chair Instructional Course Lecture: Paediatric ACL injuries: treatment and challenges
Chair PT – Mini battle: Management of the acute ACL tear – ACL reconstruction or exercise training as the first treatment option?
Chair Free Paper Session: ACL Outcomes I
All Inside Double-Bundle PCL Reconstruction
Medial and Lateral Knee Injuries
All Inside ACL Reconstruction
Remodelling of the ACL Graft
Return to performance – Biology of the ACL graft
Invited guest lecture
Performance-based tests bij gonartrose, klinimetrische evaluatie van de OARSI core set
PCL Reconstruction
Anatomic Medial Reconstruction of the Knee
Anatomic Medial & Posterolateral Reconstruction of the Knee
Posterolateral injury knee
Medial ligament injury knee
PCL injury & reconstruction
All inside ACL reconstruction
When can patients drive safely after a total knee and total hip arthroplasty?
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Medial Instability Knee
Live surgery: LaPrade Anatomic Medial & Posterolateral Reconstruction Knee
PCL reconstruction
Walking ALteration for Knee Osteoarthritis, the WALK-study. A proof of concept study on gait parameters and clinical outcome
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Measuring physical performance in hip and knee osteoarhritis. Reliability study of the recommended OARSI core set of performance-based tests
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Prediction of length and diameter of hamstring tendon autografts for knee ligament surgery in Caucasians
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and accelerated brace-free rehabilitation: a systematic review. Part I. Hamstring tendon autograft
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Anatomic Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction: "How I do it"
PCL Reconstruction
Live Surgery: Anatomic Posterolateral Reconstruction Knee
Anatomic Posterolateral Reconstruction
PCL Anatomy and Graft Choice for Reconstruction
Anatomy of the Medial and Lateral Side of the Knee
Anatomic ACL Reconstruction
Anatomic Medial Reconstruction of the Knee
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Anatomic Medial Reconstruction
The Knee: Medial Anatomy and Biomechanics
ACL & Collateral Knee Injuries
ProfessionalMedia: The Patient as Partner in Medical Practice
Keynote lecture on integrated website and social media in a medical specialist's practice.
Graft remodelling: Animal versus Human
Remodeling of human hamstring grafts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Regeneration of hamstring tendons after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Cruciate ligament injuries & Sport: update 2014
In 2014, the Sports Medicine Center of Excellence has been inaugurated. RPA Janssen is partner in this Center as representative of the Orthopaedic Associates Eindhoven Greater Area & Maxima Medical Center Eindhoven-Veldhoven, The Netherlands. ...
Complex knee ligament injury in sports: treatment approach
RPA Janssen presents the lecture Complex knee ligament injury in sports: treatment approach at the Post-Olympic Congress 2014. March 27, 2014 Venue: De Reehorst Ede, The Netherlands Download program
Graft remodeling: animal versus human
RPA Janssen presented the lecture ACL Graft remodeling: animal versus human at the Unconventional ACL Meeting....The Sequel (Antwerp, Belgium. December 13, 2013). Download program View Presentation with slides
Anatomic medial reconstruction of the knee
RPA Janssen will present the lecture: Anatomic medial reconstruction of the knee at the inaugural NVA-Advanced Arthroscopy Course Knee of the Dutch Arthroscopy Society (November 4, 2013, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Remodelling of human hamstring autografts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Regeneration of hamstring tendons after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendons and accelerated rehabilitation: a 10-year prospective study on clinical results, knee osteoarthritis and its predictors
RPA Janssen, M.D. has been invited to present his scientific work on long term results after ACL reconstructions at the 30th AGA Jubilee Congress. As President, he will also represent the Dutch Arthroscopy Society (NVA) at the meeting with a delegation of...
Histological analysis of human hamstring tendon remodeling up to 10 years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Computer Navigated Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty
Leg Alignment And Tibial Slope After Minimal Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized Radiological Study Of Intramedullary Versus Extramedullary Tibial Instrumentation
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With 4 Strand Hamstring Autograft And Accelerated Rehabilitation: A 10 Year Prospective Study On Clinical Results, Knee Osteoarthritis And Its Predictors
Regeneration of Hamstring Tendons after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: 10 year prospective study on outcome, osteoarthritis and its predictors
Regeneration of hamstring tendons after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Remodeling of hamstring autograft after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Nominated for the Prof Rik Huiskes Award
Autograft remodelling after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Computer navigated versus conventional total knee arthroplasty
Leg alignment and tibial slope after MIS-TKA
Regeneration of hamstring tendons after ACL reconstruction
Ten year results after hamstring ACLR. A prospective clinical and radiological study
Autograft remodelling after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Analysis of the Remodelling Process of Human Hamstring Autografts up to 10 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Remodelling of human hamstring autografts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
History of ACL surgery
ACL and collateral ligament injuries
Medial and lateral collateral ligament injury with anterior cruciate ligament lesions
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and osteoarthritis of the knee
Current scientific research
Development of a low noise plaster saw to reduce fear in pediatric orthopedics
Exploit novel 3D ultrasound techniques to detect hip dysplasia in newborns and infants
Design of an arthroscopic ultrasound probe to assess in vivo cartilage quality
Improved strategies for in situ articular cartilage regeneration by developing an ex vivo osteochondral explant culture system
Culturing human osteoarthritic osteochondral explants
Current knee osteoarthritis (OA) treatments are sub-optimal and not long-lasting. Within the osteoarthritis moonshot, osteochondral implants for focal cartilage defects are developed which need to regenerate cartilage and bone and integrate with the adjacent tissues....
Identification of patients at risk for developing post-operative problems after ACL reconstructive surgery: a biological perspective
Create a novel implant to replace degenerated cartilage
Augmented reality in pediatric ACL surgery
Development of augmented reality appilications in pediatric ACL reconstruction with open physes.
Pediatric ACL reconstruction
RPA Janssen MD PhD coordinates several research projects (Msc and PhD_ on pediatric ACL reconstructions with open physis. Cooperation with ESSKA, University Aarhus (Denmark), Dutch Arthroscopy Society (NVA) and Maastricht University.
Clinical validation of a novel IKDC knee instability teaching model
Biology and remodelling of cruciate ligaments in humans. Master and Phd projects with Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven
The research group of the Orthopaedic Associates Eindhoven Greater Area led by RPA Janssen MD PhD and M. Reijman PhD has started new cruciate ligament research projects in association with CC van Donkelaar PhD and J Foolen PhD of the faculty Biomedical...
PCL reconstruction: single- or double bundle. A biomechanical study
The influence of limited knee extension on physical functioning. A systematic review
STARR-Trial Meniscus
Máxima Medical Center is one of the three centers in the new multicenter randomised controlled trial for best treatment of acute meniscal injuries: the STARR-Trial. More information on STARR-Trial (Dutch)
Validation of a new extension knee program in knee osteoarthritis
Pilot study for validation of a new knee extension program for patients with gait pattern disorders in knee osteoarthritis. The study is performed in cooperation with Erasmus University Rotterdam and Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
Dynamic pedobarography to evaluate gait symmetry after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
This is an international research project between Peking University Third Hospital (China), Máxima Medical Center Eindhoven, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam and Sint Maartsenskliniek Nijmegen (The Netherlands). Dynamic pedobarography can quantify specific...
Awards
Top cited authors Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2023
Recognition as top cited authors in 2023 Journal of Orthopaedic Research for Kleuskens, M. W. A., Crispim, J. F., van Doeselaar, M., van Donkelaar, C. C., Janssen, R. P. A., & Ito, K. (2023). Neo-cartilage formation using human nondegenerate versus osteoarthritic...
BSc thesis. Challenges and experiences of trainers and 12-18-year old korfball players during implementation of ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program
BSc thesis. 9-12-yaer old children’s experiences with the ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program in gymnastics
BSc thesis. How to implement succesfully the ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program -n 12-17-year olf professional football players at FC Eindhoven?
BSc thesis. How do 13-15-year old korfball players experience the ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program?
BSc thesis. Information on physiotherapy for the parents of children with ACL injury
BSc thesis. Protocl ACL rehabilitation for children Tanner stages 2-5
BSc thsis. Systematic review on efficacy of ACL prevention programs in children
BSc thesis. ACL rehabilitation protocol for children Tanner stage 1
BSc thesis. ACL prevention programs in Dutch Premier league professional football clubs
Editor’s Pick Prof Stafano Zaffagnini Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
Journal of Orthopaedic Research and Wiley Excellence in Translational Science Award 2023
Effects of a semi-rigid knee brace on mobility and pain in people with knee osteoarthritis
The Editors' Choice of the month JRM-CC (August 2022)
MSc thesis. A decellularized and sterilized human meniscus allograft. Towards off-the-shelf meniscus replacement
Height is a predictor of hamstring tendons length and closed socket anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction graft characteristics in adolescents
Best Scientific Poster Award
PhD thesis. A Multi-Scale Investigation of Tendon- and Ligament Disorders
BSc thesis. Multidisciplinary project on patient-specific prediction models by modelling a digital twin knee
Bsc thesis. Conceptual database design of the ACL patient’s data
The Thesis explores the topic of database design, and its first couple of stages. Going from ana- lyzing the organizational structure of the hospital, and analyzing the data that is collected during a patient’s treatment process, to establishing a concrete...
Bsc thesis: Translating radiographs into clinical dashboard data for future use in digital twin modeling of the knee
MSc thesis. Younger and Riskier: an in vitro graft model to investigate the higher risk of ACL-graft rupture in younger patients
Patient specific biological properties to predict clinical outcome after ACL reconstructions: an in vitro platform
First Prize Jury Scientific Research Presentation
BSc thesis: The final knee model design
BSc thesis: Translation and validation of the HSS-Pedi-FABS
BSc thesis: What is the potential need of a knee learning tool in the medical profession and educational institutes?
MSc thesis: Kinesophobia after ACL reconstruction
MSc thesis. Kinesiophobie in patiënten na voorste kruisbandreconstructie
MSc thesis: A microtissue platform as screening method for ACL reconstructive surgery outcome
PhD thesis: Walking alteration for knee osteoarthritis
BS thesis: Telos measurement knee for PCL. Validation and analysis
BSc thesis: Validation of an educational knee simulator for assessment of cruciate ligament injuries
BSc thesis: Design of a medical knee simulator. Education model for the Posterior- and Anterior Drawer tests to assess the cruciate ligaments
MSc thesis: kinesophobia after ACL reconstruction
MSc thesis: Rerupture rate after ACL reconstruction: a prospective cohort
MSc thesis: Mechanical behaviour of human hamstring tendons used as autografts in ACL reconstruction
PhD thesis: Expectations and Outcome in Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
C0-Supervisor
BSc thesis: 3D printing of knee osteotomy instruments
BSc thesis: Optimizing Telos measurement in PCL deficiency of the knee
PhD thesis: Pediatric ACL injuries and treatment
MSc thesis: Kinesophobia decreases after ACL reconstruction and 4 months rehabilitation
BSc thesis. Influence of knee flexion and rotation in Telos measurement of PCL deficient knees
ASIA / IPD Award 2017 (Royal Institute for Engineers-KIVI)
Computer Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Best Poster Award MMC 2011
PhD-MSc-BSc Thesis Knee
BSc thesis. Challenges and experiences of trainers and 12-18-year old korfball players during implementation of ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program
BSc thesis. 9-12-yaer old children’s experiences with the ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program in gymnastics
BSc thesis. How to implement succesfully the ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program -n 12-17-year olf professional football players at FC Eindhoven?
BSc thesis. How do 13-15-year old korfball players experience the ESSKA-ESMA ACL prevention program?
BSc thesis. Information on physiotherapy for the parents of children with ACL injury
BSc thesis. Protocl ACL rehabilitation for children Tanner stages 2-5
BSc thsis. Systematic review on efficacy of ACL prevention programs in children
BSc thesis. ACL rehabilitation protocol for children Tanner stage 1
BSc thesis. ACL prevention programs in Dutch Premier league professional football clubs
MSc thesis. A decellularized and sterilized human meniscus allograft. Towards off-the-shelf meniscus replacement
PhD thesis. A Multi-Scale Investigation of Tendon- and Ligament Disorders
BSc thesis. Multidisciplinary project on patient-specific prediction models by modelling a digital twin knee
Bsc thesis. Conceptual database design of the ACL patient’s data
The Thesis explores the topic of database design, and its first couple of stages. Going from ana- lyzing the organizational structure of the hospital, and analyzing the data that is collected during a patient’s treatment process, to establishing a concrete...
Bsc thesis: Translating radiographs into clinical dashboard data for future use in digital twin modeling of the knee
MSc thesis. Younger and Riskier: an in vitro graft model to investigate the higher risk of ACL-graft rupture in younger patients
BSc thesis: The final knee model design
BSc thesis: Translation and validation of the HSS-Pedi-FABS
BSc thesis: What is the potential need of a knee learning tool in the medical profession and educational institutes?
MSc thesis: Kinesophobia after ACL reconstruction
MSc thesis. Kinesiophobie in patiënten na voorste kruisbandreconstructie
MSc thesis: A microtissue platform as screening method for ACL reconstructive surgery outcome
PhD thesis: Walking alteration for knee osteoarthritis
BS thesis: Telos measurement knee for PCL. Validation and analysis
BSc thesis: Validation of an educational knee simulator for assessment of cruciate ligament injuries
BSc thesis: Design of a medical knee simulator. Education model for the Posterior- and Anterior Drawer tests to assess the cruciate ligaments
MSc thesis: kinesophobia after ACL reconstruction
MSc thesis: Rerupture rate after ACL reconstruction: a prospective cohort
MSc thesis: Mechanical behaviour of human hamstring tendons used as autografts in ACL reconstruction
PhD thesis: Expectations and Outcome in Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
C0-Supervisor
BSc thesis: 3D printing of knee osteotomy instruments
BSc thesis: Optimizing Telos measurement in PCL deficiency of the knee
PhD thesis: Pediatric ACL injuries and treatment
MSc thesis: Kinesophobia decreases after ACL reconstruction and 4 months rehabilitation
BSc thesis. Influence of knee flexion and rotation in Telos measurement of PCL deficient knees
Phd-MSc-BSc Thesis Value-Based Health Care
BSc thesis. How do health care professionals experience pain measuring methods in children after ACL reconstruction?
BSc thesis. What are the main challenges in measuring pain in children after ACL reconstruction?
BSc thesis. Information on admission for ACL reconsctruction in children
BSc thesis. Information for children about anesthesia and ACL surgery
BSc thesis. Patient information on MRI for children with anterior cruciate ligament injury
BSc thesis. Differences in questions in Patient Journey App for pain in patient after total knee arthroplasty postsurgery day 1-14?
BSc thesis. How do patients experience sleep quality in the first two weeks after total knee arthroplasty in Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. Patient experiences on sleeping problems day 1-14 after total knee arthroplasty surgery?
BSc thesis. Sleep deprivation after total knee arthroplasty surgery: patient experiences during the first 2 weeks postsurgery, in relation to stress and fear
BSc thesis. In hip and knee osteoarthritis patients, what patient-reported outcome measures are reliable and valid in conservative treatment to assess pain and disability?
BSc thesis. What do physiotherapists think are the advantages and disadvantages of using PREMs to monitor patient expectations in treatment of hip and knee OA?
BSc thesis. What are the expectations of patient 6 weeks after TKA at Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. How do patients with a TKA experience the physiotherapeutic care during their stay at Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. What are the experiences of physiotherapists at Maxima MC in treating patients with TKA?
BSc thesis. How do patients evaluate the 1 year follow up in terms of efficiency, costs and relevance?
BSc thesis. Do Oxford Knee Scores vary between between patients of the knee surgeons at Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. What are the experiences of professionals in the multidisciplinary shoulder coins of the regional hospitals?
BSc thesis. What are the experiences of patients in the multidisciplinary sports clinic at Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. How do the professionals of the multidisciplinary shoulder clinic evaluate their cooperation and how does this create value of care?
BSc thesis. Do inhabitants of Veldhoven age 25-67 years with a low activity profession feel the need for lifestyle interventions?
BSc thesis. Do lifestyle interventions work for inhabitants of Veldhoven age > 65 years?
BSc thesis. To what extend do teachers and parents of children age 8-12 years in Veldhoven feel the need for lifestyle interventions for the children?
BSc thesis. What are the difference in PROMS response between Maxima MC and Catharina Hospital?
BSc thesis. What are the difference in care between Maxima MC and Catharina Hospital before, during and after TKA?
BSc thesis. Which demographic patient traits are correlated with the willingness to attend the 1 year postoperative evaluation after TKA in Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. What is the opinion of quality of care provided remotely at Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. What are the experiences of the professionals in the multidisciplinary outpatient shoulder clinic Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. What restrictions play a role for inhabitants (25-39 years) of Eindhoven who do not comply with the 2017 Dutch activity norm?
BSc thesis. Which interventions could facilitate sports participation and activity for inhabitants of Veldhoven who work 32+ hours per week and no currrently not comfy to the 2017 Dutch activity norm?
BSc thesis. What is the correlation between age and activity in inhabitants >65 years in the city of Veldhoven?
BSc thesis. Which lifestyle interventions do inhabitants of Veldhoven (25-39 years) need to stimulate their sports and activity behavior?
BSc thesis. What are the differences between inhabitants of Veldhoven (12-18 years) who do or do not comply to the 2017 Dutch motion norm?
BSc thesis. To what extend do senior citizens feel the need for life style interventions?
BSc thesis. What are preoperative factors which influence postoperative patient-reported outcomes [PRO] after total shoulder arthroplasty?
BSc thesis. What patient-reported measures are best suited for older patients diagnosed with depression undergoing total knee replacement?
BSc thesis. What are the experiences and needs for professionals during the hospital stay of TKA patients in Maxima MC?
BSc thesis. What are the experiences and needs for OA patients > 45 years prior to surgery?
BSc thesis. What is the outcome after TKA in Maxima MC in terms of pain, mobility, quality of life, ADL functioning and satisfaction?
BSc thesis. Do the demographics of the inhabitants of the city of Veldhoven correlate with fulfilling the 2017 recommended Dutch movement norms?
BSc thesis. To what extend do inhabitants of the city of Veldhoven feel the need for lifestyle interventions?
Good Clinical Practice
WMO-GCP certificate 2023
WMO-GCP certificate 2021
Diploma Radiation Protection level 4A/M (Dutch)
RPA Janssen MD PhD has been awarded the diploma Radiation Protection Level 4A/M for Medical Specialists after succesfully passing the national board examination on November 4, 2015.
Diploma Good Clinical Practice
RPA Janssen MD PhD has been awarded the diploma Good Clinical Practice after succesfully passing the national board examination on November 17th, 2011. The diploma is a prerequisite for conducting human scientific research in Europe. On Mach 15 2017,...