Prospective Registry of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions

Prospective Registry of Predictors and Comorbid Injuries Associated With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions

The purpose of the study is to investigate factors that are associated with outcomes of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee among patients who are undergoing surgical reconstruction. This study is a registry of all patients having knee surgery at our institution performed by 4 fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons. The surgeon documents patient information on standard data forms including risk factors and surgical findings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing ACL surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous surgery on the affected knee
• Posterior cruciate ligament injuries
• Grade 2 lateral collateral ligament or medial collateral ligament injuries