Living-donor tendon graft for ACL repair in teens
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether an ACL reconstruction using a tendon from a living donor works well and is safe in children and teens. It may help families compare this approach while closely tracking knee function after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are age 8 to 17 and have an ACL tear that needs reconstruction (confirmed by exam and imaging/scan).
- You have had meniscus (cartilage) problems that required surgery before, and you currently have meniscus problems.
- You and your parent/guardian agree to use a living-donor tendon graft for ACL repair and to do all study follow-ups.
- The living donor has not previously had tendon taken (harvested) from the same donor leg.
- You can come to all follow-up visits and complete knee questionnaires and physical testing for the study.
- You have not had ACL surgery on the same knee before (this study is for first-time ACL surgery).
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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