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NCT Number: NCT02633410

Transtibial Versus Anteromedial Femoral Tunnel Technique in ACL Reconstruction

The anteromedial (AM) portal technique was introduced to position the femoral tunnel in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to more closely replicate the original footprint compared to the transtibial (TT) approach.1-5 Few randomized trials have evaluated differences in these techniques with respect to clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine if there are any differences in clinical outcome between the AM and TT approaches.

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Key information

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Age range

14 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The anteromedial (AM) portal technique was introduced to position the femoral tunnel in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to more closely replicate the original footprint compared to the transtibial (TT) approach.1-5 Few randomized trials have evaluated differences in these techniques with respect to clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine if there are any differences in clinical outcome between the AM and TT approaches.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • sustained a complete ACL tear and had no other ligament injuries requiring surgical intervention

Exclusion criteria

  • concomitant collateral ligament tears
  • significant chondromalacia (based on diagnostic imaging)
  • previous lower limb surgery
  • significant injury to either lower limb requiring surgery
  • history of arthritis
  • were unable to comply with rehabilitation protocols or study follow-ups
  • were pregnant females or had other medical conditions which precluded participation.

Treatment and study plan

Femoral tunnel creation

Procedure

Arthroscopic surgery approach used to create tunnel in femur into which graft is positioned

Primary outcomes

  1. Anterior cruciate ligament quality of life

    Time frame: 24-months postoperative

Secondary outcomes

  1. KT-1000

    Time frame: 24-months post-operative

  2. Knee range of motion

    Time frame: 24-months post-operative

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Panam Clinic

Other

Collaborators

  • Unity Health Toronto

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Randomized Clinical Study Comparing Anteromedial Portal Versus Transtibial Technique for Femoral Tunnel Positioning in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Hamstring Autograft

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Dec 17, 2015
Registry last updated
Dec 17, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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