ACL surgery: compare two ways to secure the tendon graft
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at two surgical methods to attach the tendon graft during ACL reconstruction, using either an Endobutton or metal interference screws. It may help patients by improving how securely the graft is fixed and how well recovery goes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a first-time ACL rupture and are getting primary ACL reconstruction.
- Your ACL injury was at least 6 weeks ago before your surgery.
- You can understand the study and sign the informed consent form before surgery.
- Your surgeon expects you to use your own kneecap tendon (BPTB autograft), not a different graft.
- No major prior surgeries in the same knee and no major additional knee injuries (like other ligament injuries, major cartilage repair, or certain stitched meniscus injuries).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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