ACL surgery showdown: to keep or remove the stump?

NCT ID NCT05364398

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at 120 people who had ACL surgery within 6 months of injury. Half had the torn ligament stump preserved, and half had it removed. Researchers measured knee stability, sense of joint position, and activity scores to see which approach worked better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kasr Alainy, Cairo University

    Cairo, 11562, Egypt

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