ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

This pilot study tested whether taking omega-3 fatty acids and essential amino acids before and after knee surgery could help prevent muscle loss. Thirty adults scheduled for ACL reconstruction took either the supplements or a placebo for 4 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery.…

This study compared two medical devices that measure knee looseness in patients with ACL injuries. Researchers tested 17 adults with ACL tears before and after their reconstruction surgery to see if a newer device (GNRB) works as reliably as an older model (KT1000). The goal was …

This study tested whether letting patients watch their own ACL surgery live on video helps them feel less afraid of moving after the operation. 65 adults having ACL reconstruction under spinal anesthesia either watched their surgery in real time or received standard care. The goa…

This study looked at whether telling patients to focus on the movement itself (external focus) or on their own muscles (internal focus) during exercises helps thigh muscles work better after ACL reconstruction. 24 people who had ACL surgery took part. The goal was to see if one f…

This study tested whether doing rehab exercises in a pool helps people walk better and regain muscle function after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee reconstruction. Twenty participants who were 4-8 weeks past surgery were split into two groups: one did water-based training a…

This study looked at whether adding an extra nerve block (called iPACK) to the usual pain management during ACL knee surgery can lower the need for strong painkillers (opioids) after the operation. About 90 adults having ACL repair were randomly assigned to receive either the sta…

This study tested a special MRI method called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to look at the tiny structures inside the patellar tendon. Researchers compared injured tendons to healthy ones in 62 adults with knee problems. The goal was to see if DTI can help doctors better underst…