ACL surgery assumption questioned: new study tests tunnel placement accuracy

NCT ID NCT06996145

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at whether the standard way surgeons place tunnels during ACL reconstruction keeps the new ligament at a constant length (isometric) as the knee bends. Researchers used MRI and a special 4D scanner to measure length changes in 30 healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather information to eventually create software that helps surgeons plan more precise, isometric tunnel placement.

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Locations

  • CHRU Amiens

    Amiens, 80480, France

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