About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to test and compare different surgical techniques in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* What are the optimal criteria for selecting between single-bundle ACL reconstruction combined with anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction versus double-bundle ACL reconstruction combined with ALL reconstruction? * How do these two surgical techniques compare in terms of post-operative knee stability, functional outcomes, and reducing re-tear rates?

Participants will:

* Undergo pre-operative MRI imaging, ligament stability testing, and motion analysis evaluations * Be randomly assigned to either:

* Single-bundle ACL + ALL reconstruction * Double-bundle ACL + ALL reconstruction * Receive the assigned surgical procedure * Participate in post-operative follow-ups, ligament stability testing, and motion analysis at 6 months and 1 year

Researchers will compare the single-bundle ACL + ALL group and the double-bundle ACL + ALL group to see if one technique demonstrates superior knee stability, functional outcomes (e.g. return to sport ability), and lower ACL re-tear rates.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients plan to receive ACL surgery

at least 18 years old

Disqualifiers

Presented history of the injured leg or congenital abnormality

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Single-bundle ACL combined anterolateral ligament reconstruction
  • Double-bundle ACL combined anterolateral ligament reconstruction

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Chang Gung memorial hospital333, Taoyuantaoyuan, Taiwan

Sponsors and collaborators

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Lead sponsor