Comparison of clinical outcomes in paediatric patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with or without additional iliotibial band tenodesis

Not Applicable

• Conditions: anterior cruciate ligament tears; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000560594
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-05-03
• Last Update Posted: 13 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Study Inclusion Criteria

• The individual is at least 8 years of age and under 18 years of age.
• Knee trauma with signs of an ACL tear on clinical, radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination.
• Radiological evidence demonstrating open growth plates at the distal femur and proximal tibia.

Exclusion Criteria

Study Exclusion Criteria

• The individual (and parent) is unable or unwilling to sign the Patient Informed Consent, specific to this study, and approved by the Institutional Ethics Review Board.
• ACLR revision procedures.
• Evidence of knee dislocation on clinical, radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination.
• Symptomatic articular cartilage defect requiring treatment other than debridement.
• Major concomitant procedures such as high tibial osteotomy or other knee ligament reconstructions.
• Varus or valgus malalignment greater than 3 degrees.
• Non-English speaking.
• Known to be pregnant.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anteroposterior knee laxity[KT-1000 knee arthrometer 6 months post-surgery]