ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

This pilot study tested whether taking omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) and essential amino acids (protein building blocks) 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 we…

This study tested two different numbing methods for people having ACL knee surgery. Both methods were added to a standard nerve block to see which one worked better for pain control. 90 adults participated, and researchers measured how much pain medicine they needed and their pai…

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

This study tested whether adding an extra nerve block (iPACK) to the usual numbing procedure helps people use less strong pain medicine after ACL knee surgery. 90 adults having ACL repair took part. The goal was to see if the extra block improves pain control and recovery.

This study looked at whether telling patients to focus on the movement itself (external focus) or on their own muscles (internal focus) during rehab exercises changes thigh muscle activation after ACL reconstruction. 24 people who had ACL surgery with a hamstring graft took part.…

This study compared water-based rehabilitation to standard land-based exercises for people who had ACL knee surgery. Twenty participants completed six sessions over 2-3 weeks. Researchers measured walking patterns, muscle function, and knee symptoms to see if the water program of…

This completed study looked at 62 people with patellar tendon injuries to see if a special MRI technique called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) can better measure tendon structure. Participants had MRI and ultrasound scans, did knee function tests, and filled out questionnaires. T…

This study looked at whether a device called the GNRB arthrometer can reliably measure knee looseness (laxity) in people with an ACL tear, both before and after reconstructive surgery. Seventeen adults with a first-time ACL injury were tested by two examiners using the GNRB and a…