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NCT Number: NCT01033188

Double Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

There has been an increased awareness towards ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries for Norwegian teams, particularly in handball and soccer. The reported number of reconstructions in Norway ranges from 1500 to 2000 per year, and in the United States from 50,000 to 100,000 per year, making ACL reconstruction one of the most common orthopaedic procedures performed, especially among young, active and healthy individuals. However, reports state that there is a subset of patients (10-40%) who remain subjectively and objectively unstable and/or are unable to regain prior function. Additionally, it has been reported that degenerative joint disease is associated with traditional single-bundle ACL reconstructions in up to 50% of the patients in long term follow up studies.

It is well known that the ACL is composed of 2 functional bundles named after their tibial attachments, the anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundles.

It is believed that the current single-graft, single-bundle technique for reconstructing the anterior cruciate ligament does not anatomically reconstruct either one of these bundles.

In the last two years, the double bundle technique has been introduced and a few clinical studies are available, however only a few RCTs.

Further study is very important to determine if double-bundle ACL reconstructions should be performed, if single-bundle reconstructions can be adjusted to better adapt to their biomechanical insufficiency in restoring internal rotation torques and valgus moments, and also in trying to identify which patients might better benefit from single-bundle versus double-bundle ACL reconstructions.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Outcome, Subjective

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ullevaal University Hospital

Oslo, Norway

About this study

The aim of this study:

The primary aim is to compare the two operational techniques: single bundle hamstrings versus double bundle hamstrings ACL reconstruction, using the KOOS (Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score) Quality of Life(QoL) subscore as the primary outcome and clinical examinations, functional tests and standing radiographs (Kellgren Lawrence method) as secondary outcome measurements. Those assesments will be measured after 1,2 and 5 years after the operation.

Hypothesis:

There are no difference between the two methods as judged by the KOOS QoL subscore.

Questions to be answered:

Is there a difference between double-bundle and single-bundle technique in the subjective outcome scores as measured by the KOOS score? Are there differences between hamstrings single bundle and double bundle technique when the Lachman test and the pivot shift test are being used? Is there a difference between hamstrings double-bundle technique and single-bundle technique in return to sports and activity level? Are there differences between double-bundle technique and single -bundle technique in functional tests (one-leg hop test)? Is there a difference in the development of osteoarthritis between the two techniques?

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinically verified ACL rupture (history, Lachman test 2+ or more with no endpoint; pos pivot shift and arthroscopically verified) The graft used for AM bundle has a minimum size of 6.0 mm and 5.0 mm for t he PL bundle.

Exclusion criteria

PCL injury,
ACL injury to the contra lateral knee
> 1+ medial or lateral-posterolateral ligament instability at operation date
Previous ACL reconstruction
Meniscal injury leaving < 50% of the meniscus intact
Established OA as judged by Kellgren 3-4.

Treatment and study plan

Single bundle

Procedure

Procedure:

Transarthroscopic technique with medial portal placement of the femoral tunnel. Harvest of the semitendinosus/gracilis (ST/G) tendons through a 3-5 cm incision at the pes anserinus. The femoral tunnel is positioned at the anatomic foot print determined by the anatomic landmarks. The graft will be fixed with an Endobutton CL on the femur and with an Biosure PK screw in the tibia with the knee close to extension. Prior to the final fixation, the knee will be taken through flexion and extension movements.The surgery will be carried out by an experienced knee surgeon.

Other names: Endobutton

Double bundle

Procedure

Procedure:

Transarthroscopic technique. Harvest of the semitendinosus/gracilis (ST/G) tendons through a 3-5 cm incision at the pes anserinus.Through a medial portal 2 tunnels will be anatomically placed in the foot print on the femur and the two tibial tunnels will be placed using the Smith & Nephew drill guide. The graft will be fixed with 2 Endobuttons on the femur and with 2 Biosure PK screws in the tibia. Prior to the final fixation, the knee will be taken through 20 flexion and extension movements. The PL bundle will be fixed with the knee close to ful extension. The surgery will be carried out by an experienced knee surgeon.

Other names: Endobutton

Primary outcomes

KOOS score(QOL)

Time frame: 1-5 years

Secondary outcomes

Standing radiographs (Kellgren Lawrence methode)

Time frame: 3-5 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Single Bundle or Double Bundle Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Dec 16, 2009
Registry last updated: Jul 27, 2023

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