The Comparison of Tunnel Morphology and Graft Healing in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions Using Peroneus Longus And Hamstring Tendons

Launched by KARADENIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY · Jan 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different types of grafts used in surgeries to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Specifically, it compares grafts made from hamstring tendons and those made from the Peroneus Longus tendon. The researchers want to see how well these grafts heal and integrate with the bone over time by using advanced imaging techniques like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computerized Tomography (CT). They are particularly interested in whether the healing process and effects on the knee differ between the two graft types and if these differences relate to the patients' overall health.

To participate in this study, candidates must be between 18 and 45 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 28, and have a confirmed ACL injury through an MRI. However, individuals with a history of previous knee or ankle surgeries, multiple ligament injuries, severe osteoporosis, or certain types of meniscal injuries may not be eligible. Participants in the trial can expect to undergo imaging tests and be monitored for their recovery progress. This study is currently recruiting, and it aims to provide valuable insights into the best options for ACL reconstruction surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged between 18 and 45 years.
• • BMI in the range of 18 to 28.
• • Diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury preoperatively confirmed by MRI.
• • Patients for whom it is deemed appropriate to harvest ipsilateral hamstring tendons or Peroneus Longus tendon for use as a graft.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of previous surgery on the affected knee or ankle.
• • Presence of multiple ligament injuries in the affected knee.
• • Diagnosis of advanced osteoporosis.
• • ACL injuries that occurred more than 12 months prior to surgery.
• • Evidence of unstable meniscal injury on preoperative MRI, which may alter the postoperative rehabilitation process.
• • Evidence of unstable meniscal injury on preoperative MRI, which may alter the postoperative rehabilitation process.