There is no consensus regarding the best surgical management of primary ACL tears. Recent evidence suggests that internal brace augmentation may increase load failure and therefore stabilize the graft in-situ at the time of ACL reconstruction. This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the time to return to activity, and participant reported outcomes in participants with bone-tendon-bone ACL reconstruction with and without (control) internal brace augmentation.
patients 12 and older
patients seen by the Columbia University Sports Medicine Service
patients diagnosed with a first time ACL injury by clinical exam and MRI
previous knee surgery
concurrent knee fracture or ligamentous injury on ipsilateral knee
neuromuscular disorder involving lower limb
inability/ unwillingness to adhere to protocol