Early versus delayed surgery after a new ACL tear
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares immediate surgery versus waiting a short time for people with a new ACL injury. It aims to see which timing leads to better recovery and knee function.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 16 years old
- Your ACL injury happened from a twist or rotational injury to a knee that was previously healthy
- You sought medical advice within 4 weeks after the injury
- Your ACL tear was confirmed on an MRI (partial or complete tear)
- You have not had any previous ACL injury or knee surgery on the same knee
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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