Tourniquet vs. Dual-flow Arthroscopy Sheath in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER INTERCOMMUNAL DE TOULON LA SEYNE SUR MER · Feb 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods used during surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is an important ligament in the knee that helps keep it stable. The trial compares the traditional use of a tourniquet, a device that controls bleeding during surgery, with a new technique using a dual-flow arthroscopy sheath, which may reduce complications after surgery. The goal is to see if using the sheath can lead to a quicker recovery and fewer issues like pain or muscle injury.

To participate in this study, patients need to be at least 18 years old and must be having their first ACL reconstruction surgery. Unfortunately, certain individuals, such as those with multiple knee ligament injuries, pregnant women, or those with bleeding disorders, are not eligible to join. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will have surgery with the tourniquet and the other with the dual-flow sheath. Throughout the study, doctors will closely monitor their recovery to understand which method works better. This research could help improve future care for patients undergoing ACL surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Primary ACL reconstruction
• • Age 18 years or older
• • Provided informed consent prior to study participation
• • Affiliated to or beneficiary of a social security regimen
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Multi-ligamentous surgery
• • Revision ACL surgery
• • Presence of a meniscal and/or chondral lesion not allowing immediate weight-bearing postoperatively
• • Bleeding disorder
• • Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding women
• • Patient under legal guardianship
• • Any other reason which, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the evaluation of the objectives of the study objectives