Comparing tendon grafts for ACL surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of grafts using the semitendinosus tendon for ACL reconstruction. It aims to see if adding a part of the tendon's muscle improves healing and stability after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed ACL tear in your knee.
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- Your other major knee ligaments (PCL and collaterals) are not torn.
- You have at least one of these: age under 25, a positive pivot-shift test, a Segond fracture, play sports with lots of cutting, or joint hypermobility.
- You have not had ACL surgery on the same knee before, and your surgeon can use a graft from your semitendinosus tendon that is at least 7.5 mm thick.
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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