Long-term results of ACL revision surgery using Achilles tendon allograft

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients who have undergone revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a single-bundle technique combined with external tenodesis utilizing an Achilles tendon allograft. It focuses on understanding how various factors, such as the type of graft used and the extent of knee damage, influence surgical outcomes. The study aims to gather data from patients who are at least two years post-surgery to assess the effectiveness of this surgical approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age between 18 and 50 years at the time of surgery;
2. Male and female gender;
3. Patients who have undergone revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a single-bundle "Over-The-Top" technique and external tenodesis using Achilles tendon allograft, with or without associated procedures, at least 2 years post-surgery;
4. A radiograph taken immediately before or after the surgery of the affected knee;
5. Patients who have provided consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients no longer accessible;
2. Patients who deny consent to participate in the study;
3. Advanced knee osteoarthritis (Outerbridge grade III-IV) at the time of surgery;
4. Severe obesity (BMI \> 35);
5. Lower limb conditions that prevent the patient from maintaining an upright position with full weight-bearing during the assessment;
6. Infection or hematological or rheumatic conditions at the time of the assessment.

Where it's running

• IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: stefano zaffagnini
• Email: stefano.zaffagnini@unibo.it
• Phone: 0516366075

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.