Pre-surgery rehab to improve healing after knee ligament injury
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether doing physical therapy before surgery can improve tendon healing, bone density, and joint cushioning after ACL surgery or patellar dislocation surgery. It may help you recover better and faster by optimizing your knee before the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- Your MRI shows an ACL tear or a patellar dislocation
- You are having your first one-sided ligament reconstruction at this hospital
- You do not have severe injuries to other knee ligaments
- You have no history of past knee trauma
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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