N/A
Completed N=60
Adductor Longus Tenotomy & the BKFO Test
Adductor Tendinitis
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04453592 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
60
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in the Bent Knee Fall Out Test — 3.9 cm
Summary
The bent knee fall out test (BKFO) is a common test for hip adductor flexibility. It is unknown whether the BKFO actually tests the the adductors or potentially hip range of motion instead.
In this study, the BKFO test is performed in the operating theater before and after an adductor longus tenotomy.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in the Bent Knee Fall Out Test |
3.9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- adults (>18 years old)
- athletes (recreational or elite)
- clinical diagnosis of adductor-related groin pain
- patients undergoing unilateral or bilateral adductor longus tenotomy by one general surgeon.
Exclusion Criteria
- No specific exclusion criteria were present other than refusal to participate in the study.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04453592). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.