Knee surgery showdown: stitch or rebuild for torn ACL?
NCT ID NCT02310854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 well their knee worked for daily life and sports one year after surgery.
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Orthopedisch Centrum Oost Nederland /ZGT
Hengelo, 7555, Netherlands
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