Comparison of Autologous Quadriceps and Hamstring Tendon Grafts in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Launched by MUZAFFER AGIR · Sep 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different types of tendon grafts used in surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Specifically, it is comparing the use of grafts taken from the quadriceps tendon (the muscle at the front of the thigh) to those taken from the hamstring tendon (located at the back of the thigh). Researchers are interested in understanding which method leads to better recovery and outcomes for patients after surgery.

If you are an elite or amateur athlete between the ages of 18 and 74 who has suffered an ACL injury, you may be eligible to participate in this study. However, those who have had previous surgeries on the same knee or other significant knee injuries may not qualify. Participants in this trial can expect to undergo surgery and will be monitored to see how well they recover over time. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to important research that could improve treatment options for ACL injuries.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Elite athletes
• • Amateur athletes
• • Anterior cruciate ligament injury
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Revision surgery
• • Another ligament injury ( medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, etc.. )
• • \> Grade-2 cartilage injury
• • Having previously undergone surgery on the same knee
• • \< 18 years age