Evaluation of the Results of Two Different Methods in Management of Antero-lateral Instability of the Knee

Launched by SOHAG UNIVERSITY · Jan 24, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different surgical methods to treat a specific knee injury known as antero-lateral instability, often related to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The researchers want to see which method works better: one that involves reconstructing the anterolateral ligament using a piece of the peroneus longus tendon from the patient’s own body, or another method called extra-articular tenodesis, which is a different type of surgical technique.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be between the ages of 18 and 45 and have a confirmed ACL injury that shows significant instability during a physical examination and an MRI scan. They should not have other major knee injuries or certain health conditions that could complicate the surgery. If someone joins the trial, they can expect to receive one of the two surgical treatments and be monitored by the research team to see how well the surgery helps their knee stability over time. This trial is currently recruiting participants who meet these criteria.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. The ACL deficient knee was clinically manifested by physical examination and confirmed by MRI.
• • 2. Age 18-45 years, skeletally mature patient.
• • 3. A positive pivot shift test of at least grade II is required (significant anterolateral instability).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Multiple ligament injuries or a polytraumatized patient
• • 2. Revision cases.
• • 3. Generalized laxity.
• • 4. Symptomatic articular cartilage defect requiring treatment; Outerbridge \> grade II.
• • 5. More than three degrees of varus or valgus malalignment

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