ACL surgery showdown: does leaving muscle on the graft help it heal better?

NCT ID NCT07404046

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether keeping some muscle fibers on the tendon used to repair a torn ACL helps the graft heal and remodel inside the knee. About 40 patients will be randomly assigned to get either a standard tendon graft or a muscle-tendon graft. Researchers will use MRI scans at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery to compare how well the graft integrates with the bone and matures.

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  • University hospital Dubrava

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    Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

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