ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY

This study looked at two ways to do revision ACL surgery—using an Achilles tendon graft alone or with an extra InternalBrace for support. Thirty-two people with a failed ACL graft were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers measured knee function, symptoms, a…

This study looked at 65 professional athletes who had ACL reconstruction surgery using either a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft or a hamstring tendon graft. Researchers measured muscle strength, knee function, and how quickly athletes returned to their sport, following them for u…

This study tested if stitching a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) back together and adding a special support is as good as the standard reconstruction using a hamstring tendon. 48 active adults aged 18-30 with a first-time ACL tear took part. The main goal was to see how wel…

This study tested whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and eccentric leg press exercises to standard rehabilitation can help people regain muscle strength and protect knee cartilage after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. 135 participants who …

This study tested whether applying platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a gel made from the patient's own blood, to the knee after ACL reconstruction can reduce numbness and improve function. Fifty-three male athletes were split into two groups: one received PRF during surgery, the other …

This trial compared two types of hamstring tendon grafts for repairing a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. 42 patients received either a graft using only the semitendinosus tendon or a graft using both the semitendinosus and gracilis tendons. The main goal was to…

This study looked at whether doing a structured exercise program for six weeks before ACL knee surgery helps people recover faster and better. 76 adults with a torn ACL were split into two groups: one did pre-surgery exercises (prehabilitation), and the other had standard care. R…

This study looked at whether a nonopioid pain regimen works as well as standard opioids after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. 90 adults having ACL surgery were randomly assigned to receive either nonopioid or opioid pain control. The goal was to see if the nonopi…

This study compared knee function after ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft, with or without adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Sixty patients aged 18-40 with ACL injuries were enrolled. The goal was to see if PRP improves outcomes like knee stability and function.

This study looked at whether a type of mental coaching, called operant conditioning, could help improve thigh muscle strength and activation in people who had ACL surgery. Eleven adults aged 18-45 who had ACL reconstruction took part. The goal was to see if this brain-training ap…

This study looked at how muscle strength and balance differ between healthy people and those with chronic ankle instability or ACL knee injuries. Researchers measured balance using a special platform. The goal was to better understand the link between strength and stability after…

This study looked at how people produce force during a vertical jump about six months after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Researchers compared 100 participants — some who had ACL surgery and some healthy — to see if strength differences between legs persist eve…

This study compared two ways to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL): one where surgeons stitch the torn ligament stump around the new graft, and the standard method where the stump is removed. 190 patients with recent ACL tears were randomly assigned to one of the two …