Bracing vs. surgery for ACL tears
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat a torn ACL: bracing alone or surgery using your own quadriceps tendon. It aims to find which option helps you return to sports best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a complete tear of the ACL in one knee
- You are active in sports and want to return to playing
- You are between 14 and 39 years old
- You are planning to have ACL surgery using your own quadriceps tendon
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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