Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone Patellar Tendon Bone Autograft ACL Reconstruction RCT

Description

The choice of autograft for ACL reconstruction continues to be debated. To date, there has only be one completed randomized controlled trial with quad tendon to BTB and the tendon included a bone plug. There has been no study to date comparing an all soft tissue quad tendon to patellar tendon in a randomized controlled trial for ACL reconstruction.

Conditions

Orthopedic Disorder, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The choice of autograft for ACL reconstruction continues to be debated. To date, there has only be one completed randomized controlled trial with quad tendon to BTB and the tendon included a bone plug. There has been no study to date comparing an all soft tissue quad tendon to patellar tendon in a randomized controlled trial for ACL reconstruction.

All Soft Tissue Quadriceps Tendon Autograft Versus Patellar Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Quadriceps Tendon Versus Bone Patellar Tendon Bone Autograft ACL Reconstruction RCT

Condition
Orthopedic Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

UAB Hospital Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35205

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Skeletally mature patients younger 65
  • * ACL insufficiency
  • * Scheduled to undergo autograft ACL reconstruction
  • * Appropriate candidate for autograft harvest
  • * \<14 or 65\>
  • * Poor autograft candidate (poor tissue quality)
  • * Multi ligamentous reconstruction (PCL, MCL, or PLC)
  • * Pregnant or nursing
  • * High likelihood of remaining non-compliant with physical therapy regimen
  • * Desire to return to sport prior to 6 months
  • * Inability to read and write English

Ages Eligible for Study

14 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Amit Momaya, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2026-06-30