Effect of Internal Brace on Outcomes Following ACL Reconstruction With BTB Autograft

Launched by NYU LANGONE HEALTH · Aug 5, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how an internal brace affects the healing process after surgery for a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) using a special type of graft called bone-tendon-bone autograft. The goal is to see if using this brace improves recovery outcomes, which includes how well the knee functions and how patients feel about their recovery.

To participate in the trial, individuals need to be between 18 and 35 years old and scheduled for ACL reconstruction surgery with this specific graft. They should also be able to follow a standard rehabilitation program and have full, painless movement in their knee at the time of surgery. Unfortunately, those with certain knee problems, previous knee surgeries, or other specific health conditions cannot take part in the study. Participants will be monitored throughout their recovery to gather information about their healing progress and overall outcomes.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing ACLR with BTB autograft
• • Patients ages 18-35, inclusive
• • Ability to undergo standard rehab protocol and full, painless range of motion at the time of surgery of their operative knee
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Osteoarthritis defined by Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or higher on preoperative weightbearing radiographs
• • Significant chondral injury as defined by grade 3-4 lesion greater than 2cm2
• • History of autoimmune or inflammatory disease
• • Prior ipsilateral knee ligament surgery or multi-ligament knee injury
• • Concomitant Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) procedure
• • History of contralateral ACL surgery
• • Younger than 18 years of age
• • Older than 35 years of age