A Multicenter Study Comparing Arthroscopic ACL Repair and Reconstruction for Acute ACL Injuries

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two surgical methods for treating tears in the anterior cruciate ligament ACL of the knee. The study focuses on patients with ACL tears classified as Sherman grades I and II, aiming to evaluate whether arthroscopic ACL repair is as effective as the standard ACL reconstruction. This trial is designed as a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, parallel-controlled study involving 330 patients to provide high-quality evidence on these surgical techniques. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one undergoing arthroscopic ACL repair, where the native ligament is repaired using strong sutures to restore stability, and the other undergoing arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, which involves removing the torn ligament and replacing it with a tissue graft from the patients knee or a donor. The planned surgeries occur within three weeks of injury, and patients are followed for up to three years. During the study, participants will have their knee function assessed using the IKDC score at multiple time points 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery. The primary outcome is the IKDC score at 1 year. Researchers will monitor knee function and recovery progression through these scheduled follow-ups. The total study duration for each participant is expected to be three years, with safety and functional outcomes carefully evaluated throughout.

Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Versus Reconstruction for Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury