Tourniquet Use for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to assess the intra-operative and post-operative effects of tourniquet use during ACL reconstruction. We hypothesize that:1. Limited tourniquet use will not significantly impact arthroscopic visualization nor the time it takes to complete an ACL reconstruction.2. Limited tourniquet use will lead to significantly less patient pain intra-operatively and in the immediate peri-operative period.3. Patients who undergo an ACL reconstruction with limited tourniquet use will have earlier return of quadriceps functions as compared to those undergoing reconstruction with the use of a tourniquet.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is tourniquet use in ACL reconstruction surgery safe?
Tourniquet use in ACL reconstruction surgery is generally considered safe, but there is a small risk of infection, which can lead to complications. Studies show that using a tourniquet can improve the surgery process without significantly affecting recovery, though it may cause some temporary swelling and pain.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of tourniquet use in ACL reconstruction treatment?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jonathan Riboh, MD
Principal Investigator
OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 who need ACL reconstruction using their own patellar tendon and can attend specific physical therapy locations. It's not for those with additional knee surgeries, bleeding disorders, or allergies to certain medications used in the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Surgery
Participants undergo ACL reconstruction with or without limited tourniquet use
Post-operative Monitoring
Participants are monitored for post-operative pain, limb symmetry index, and quadriceps function
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term outcomes such as limb symmetry index and quadriceps strength
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- ACL Reconstruction
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Lead Sponsor