ACL repair: comparing all-inside vs. standard tunnel surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of repairing a torn ACL: a newer 'all-inside' method versus a standard tunnel method. It is designed for adults with a simple ACL tear, not for those with multiple ligament injuries, severe cartilage damage, or active infection.
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Who can take part
- You have a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your knee injury does not involve more than one ligament (just the ACL).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have a large area of bone-on-bone cartilage damage (grade 4).
- Your knee joint does not have active swelling or infection.
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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