Single versus double hamstring tendon graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the paediatric patient: a single-blind randomised controlled trial study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is currently no clear indication in the literature regarding a single or double hamstring tendon (single bundle) autograft for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in the paediatric patient. The primary aim of this single blind randomised controlled trial is to determine whether a single or double hamstring tendon graft ACLR leads to superior clinical outcomes postsurgery in paediatric patients with ACL injury.

Methods and analysis

Single site, prospective, single blind, randomised controlled trial with two parallel treatment arms. 100 patients aged 10-18 years who present with an isolated ACL tear±meniscal injury, verified on MRI, will be randomly allocated to one of the two surgical groups. The primary outcomes will be side-to-side difference

SUBMITTER: Bade D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9396117 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature