Examining Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Quadriceps- Vs. Semitendinosus Tendon Graft for Young Federated Male Football Players.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- ACL
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
- Enrollment
- 54
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Lower limb strength
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
To investigate the differences between the two methods for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), to support the development of the best method for young federated male football players. After surgery with quadricipital tendon graft or semitendinosus tendon graft, a two-year follow-up and the rate of return to sport are proposed.
Detailed Description
The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the most common traumatic injuries in football, and surgery is proposed to restore knee stability. However, following surgery, few studies have focused on functional recovery of the knee with a wide arsenal of physical tests. Therefore, this study aims to study the efficacy for young football players of two types of grafts based on the most common tendons, the quadricipital and the semitendinosus (without the semimembranosus). Follow-ups will be performed at three months, six months, one year and two years after reconstruction. The variables measured will be isokinetic strength of flexors and extensors, unipodal jump test, self-perceived function, pain and tendon architecture with ultrasound.
Investigators
Maria Lopez-Garzon
PhD
Universidad de Granada
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Confirmed anterior cruciate ligament rupture by MRI.
- •Prognosis of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.
- •Be a registered or recreational football player.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Previous knee surgery.
- •Having articular cartilage lesions of Outerbridge grade greater than III-IV.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Lower limb strength
Time Frame: Participants will be followed over 24 months
assessed by an isokinetic test with an isokinetic dynamometer (HUMAC NORM)
Horizontal hop test
Time Frame: Participants will be followed over 24 months
assessed by horizontal jump with one leg and hands on the waist, measured with a centimetric tape (three jumping opportunities)
Secondary Outcomes
- Perimeters(Participants will be followed over 24 months)
- Self-reported functionality(Participants will be followed over 24 months)
- Knee pain(Participants will be followed over 24 months)
- Pressure pain threshold(Participants will be followed over 24 months)
- Tendon ultrasound(Participants will be followed over 24 months)