Comparing early surgery options for torn ACL
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at the best way to treat a fresh ACL (an important knee ligament) tear by comparing an “early surgery” plan that starts within 12 weeks. It may help guide care and recovery for people who are able to do both the surgery and the follow-up rehabilitation.
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Who can take part
- You have a new (acute) ACL tear, and you could have the early surgery option started within 12 weeks
- You’re between ages 16 and 50, and your growth is fully finished (skeletally mature)
- You’ve never had surgery on the injured (“index”) knee
- You haven’t had other knee injuries in that same knee that would change your rehab plan
- You’re able and willing to go through both the surgery and the full rehabilitation program
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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