Robot-assisted vs standard knee surgery for ACL tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to repair a torn ACL in the knee: one using a robot to help the surgeon, and the other using the traditional method. The goal is to see if robot-assisted surgery leads to better outcomes for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 16 years or older.
- You have a torn ACL in your knee, confirmed by a doctor and an MRI.
- Your surgery is scheduled within 3 months of the injury.
- You are eligible for ACL reconstruction using your own tissue (autograft).
- You have normal movement in your other knee.
- You have no previous surgeries on either knee, no other knee injuries, and no significant arthritis.
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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