ACL reconstruction outcomes in older vs. younger adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares how well a specific type of ACL knee surgery works in people over 50 versus those under 30. It looks at results and problems after surgery to see if the technique is safe and effective for older patients.
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Who can take part
- You had ACL surgery between 2007 and 2023 at age 50 or older, or under age 30 (one of those two groups).
- Your surgery used your own gracilis and semitendinosus tendons with the over-the-top and lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) technique.
- You have not had any previous knee surgery on the same leg, like meniscus removal, prior ACL repair, or fracture surgery.
- You did not need any other ligament surgery at the same time.
- You have had at least 2 years of follow-up since your surgery.
- You gave permission to be in the study.
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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