Medipore Tape Study

The Use of Wound Taping Protocol to Improve Cosmetic Scar After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

This is a prospective, single-blinded, two-arm, randomized, parallel, pragmatic, effectiveness trial that will enroll patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in order to evaluate the efficacy of using Medipore tape to improve cosmetic wound healing and scaring.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients undergoing arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with bone-patella-tendon-bone autograft at the Ambulatory Surgical Center and Hospital for Joint Diseases will be eligible for enrollment.
• Patient is indicated for ACL reconstructive surgery with bone-patella-tendon-bone autograft

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects/Parents who are mentally impaired and are unable to give consent
• Patients with prior vertical anterior knee incisions
• Patients with known skin reactions to adhesive
• Patients with high risk for abnormal scar formation and keloids