Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Ligament; Laxity, Knee
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether anterior cruciate ligament injury in patients wishing to return to sports activities may be treated with repair supplemented with internal brace compared with a standard operation using a patella tendon autograft.
Interventions
Anterior ligament repair with internal brace.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Anterior cruciate ligament rupture
Exclusion criteria
* Current malignant disease * Rheumatoid arthritis * Other knee ligament instability * Obesity BMI \>30 * Morbus Bechterew
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knee Laxity | 12 Months | KT-1000 arthrometer |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient reported outcome scores | 12 Months | Koos (Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score) |
| Pain measurement | 12 Months | NRS-pain score (Numeric rating scale) (10 worst pain - 0 No pain) |
Countries
Denmark