Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Clinical Outcome at Middle and Long Term Follow-Up

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying patients undergoing surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) to better understand the factors that influence clinical outcomes after surgery. The study aims to analyze various patient features and clinical-functional statuses to identify elements that may help optimize treatment results in the future. It involves long-term follow-up assessments to gather data on patients' knee stability and functional symptoms. Patients will receive surgical ACL reconstruction and be monitored before the surgery and then at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years after the operation. These follow-ups will include clinical visits or telephone interviews. The study uses an innovative device with inertial sensors to measure knee laxity objectively, alongside several clinical scores such as IKDC, SF12, Marxs, Koos, Tegner, and VAS for pain and overall health. During each evaluation, patients will complete questionnaires to report functional symptoms, and their knee joint stability will be medically examined. The study will also record the time it takes for patients to return to work and sports, their satisfaction levels, any adverse events, treatment failures, and additional interventions on the same knee. The primary outcome is knee laxity measured at 5 years, with secondary outcomes including multiple clinical scores to assess overall function and pain.

ACL Reconstruction: Clinical Outcome