Knee surgery for ACL tears: comparing two fixation angles
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This study compares two ways of tightening the new ligament during ACL knee surgery. You will be placed in one of two groups: one where the ligament is fixed with your knee straight (0°) and one where it is slightly bent (30°). The goal is to see which method gives better results for your recovery and knee stability.
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Who can take part
- You have a torn ACL in one knee, confirmed by a doctor and an MRI scan.
- Your knee still feels unstable (gives way or feels loose) even after trying non-surgical treatments like physical therapy.
- You have not had any prior surgery on this knee for an ACL tear or other ligament injury.
- You have not torn the ACL in your other knee (only one knee is affected).
- You do not have severe arthritis in the knee or other torn ligaments that would need extra surgery (except minor meniscus repairs).
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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