Anterolateral ligament reconstruction in addition to Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction ; Does it improve stability ?

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• Conditions: Anterior cruciate ligament rupture; Anterolateral ligament rupture; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000378527
• Lead Sponsor: Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland (ORIQL)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-04-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

ACL rupture.
Consented for ACL reconstruction
Grade 3 pivot shift.

Exclusion Criteria

Previous ACL recontruction
Age less than 18yrs
Unable to consent, high dependency, cognitive impairment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Knee function - IKDC and KOOS scores [2 weeks,<br>6 weeks<br>3 months<br>12 months];Rotational instability on Pivot Shift assessed post operatively by an orthopaedic surgeon[at surgery <br>12 months];Patient self reports - Return to sports [12 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pre operative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings of anterolateral lateral ligament integrity compared to clinical pivot shift findings at time of surgery and examination under a general anaesthetic[at inital MRI <br>at surgery]