Compare two tendon grafts for ACL surgery recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to rebuild the ACL using different tendon grafts (quadriceps tendon vs patellar tendon) taken from your own body. It aims to learn which option leads to better recovery after ACL reconstruction, including strength and function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 65 years old (skeleton fully grown).
- You have an ACL injury causing instability and need ACL reconstruction.
- Your surgeon plans to use your own tissue (an autograft), not donor tissue.
- Your tissue is expected to be good enough for one of the graft options.
- You are not having more than one ligament surgery at the same time (not PCL, MCL, or PLC).
- You can follow physical therapy and are willing to delay returning to sport until at least 6 months.
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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