ACL repair: quadriceps vs patellar tendon graft
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to rebuild a torn ACL using either a piece of your quadriceps tendon (with a small bone piece) or a piece of your patellar tendon (with bone). The goal is to find which graft works best for long-term stability and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 55 years old.
- You have a first-time ACL tear confirmed by an MRI.
- You do not have chronic health problems like diabetes, thyroid conditions, or autoimmune diseases that could affect healing.
- You have not had any previous knee surgery on the same knee.
- You do not have a history of ACL injury or surgery on your other 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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