ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

This pilot study tested whether taking omega-3 fatty acids and essential amino acids before and after knee surgery could help prevent muscle loss. 30 adults scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction took either the supplements or a placebo for 4 weeks before a…

This study looked at whether telling patients to focus on their muscles (internal focus) or on the movement's outcome (external 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 tested whether doing rehab exercises in a pool helps people who had ACL knee surgery recover faster than standard land-based exercises. Twenty participants did 6 sessions of either water or land training over 2-3 weeks. Researchers measured walking patterns, muscle fun…

This study tested whether letting patients watch a live video of their own ACL surgery helps them feel less afraid of moving and re-injuring the knee afterward. 65 adults having ACL reconstruction under spinal anesthesia either watched their surgery in real time or received stand…

This study tested whether adding an extra nerve block (iPACK) to the usual one can better control pain and reduce opioid use after ACL reconstruction. 90 adults having ACL surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or the standard plus iPACK block. …

This study tested a device called GNRB that measures how loose the knee is after an ACL injury. Researchers compared it to an older device (KT1000) in 17 patients before and after ACL reconstruction surgery. The goal was to see if the GNRB is reliable enough for everyday use by d…

This study used a special MRI technique called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to look at the fine structure of the patellar tendon in 62 adults with tendon injuries or ACL reconstruction. Participants had MRI and ultrasound scans, did knee function tests, and filled out questionn…