Effect of Internal Brace on Outcomes Following ACL Reconstruction With Bone Patellar Bone (BTB) Autograft: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NYU Langone Health
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) healing through analyzing clinical, radiographic, functional and patient-reported outcomes following ACL reconstruction with bone-tendon-bone autograft with and without internal bracing.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing ACLR with BTB autograft * Patients ages 18-35, inclusive * Ability to undergo standard rehab protocol and full, painless range of motion at the time of surgery of their operative knee Exclusion Criteria: * Osteoarthritis defined by Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or higher on preoperative weightbearing radiographs * Significant chondral injury as defined by grade 3-4 lesion greater than 2cm2 * History of autoimmune or inflammatory disease * Prior ipsilateral knee ligament surgery or multi-ligament knee injury * Concomitant Lateral extra-articular tenodesi…
Interventions
- DeviceArthrex Internal Brace
The Arthrex Internal Brace method for ACL reconstruction consists of suture tape used to reinforce the ACL during surgery. This suture tape is secured in place with bioabsorbable anchors that gradually degrade within the body over time.
- ProcedureACL Reconstruction
All patients will undergo ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with or without an internal brace. ACLR technique will be standardized to standard anteromedial (AM) portal femoral drilling to ensure consistency between surgeons.
Location
- NYU Langone HealthNew York, New York