Long-term Clinical and Radiographic Results of Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Over The Top Single-bundle Technique and Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis With Achilles Tendon Allograft.

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Several techniques for revision of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and different types of grafts have been used over the years. These include single-bundle techniques, double-bundle techniques, and single-bundle techniques with external tenodesis. We also distinguish between the use of autografts and grafts from donors, or allografts. The choice of surgical technique and graft type is strongly influenced by the progression of damage characterizing these patients (meniscal, chondral, or ligamentous), the surgical decisions made during the initial surgery (graft used, orientation, and number of bone tunnels), or any complications that occurred. The use of a specific type of graft is heavily dependent on its availability: it is likely that the first-choice graft for some surgeons may be unavailable because it has already been used. The use of allografts is now commonly accepted by the scientific community, with the Achilles tendon standing out for its biomechanical properties and size. Unlike autografts, it does not damage the patient's ligamentous tissue, which is thus preserved. Since osteoarthritis is one of the most debated consequences of anterior cruciate ligament revision, an analysis of the results is essential to provide a clearer understanding of the risks and benefits associated with the different types of procedures.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age between 18 and 50 years at the time of surgery;

• Male and female gender;

• Patients who have undergone revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a single-bundle Over-The-Top technique and external tenodesis using Achilles tendon allograft, with or without associated procedures, at least 2 years post-surgery;

• A radiograph taken immediately before or after the surgery of the affected knee;

• Patients who have provided consent to participate in the study.

Locations
Other Locations
Italy
IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITING
Bologna
Contact Information
Primary
stefano zaffagnini
stefano.zaffagnini@unibo.it
0516366075
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-19
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 59
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

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