Comparison of Different Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Techniques in Skeletally Immature Patients.

Comparison of Different Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Techniques in Skeletally Immature Patients.

This cohort study compares to groups of patients with reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Patients in group 1 had ACL-reconstruction in the years 2001-2010 with a transphyseal drilling technique. Patient in group 2 had ACL-reconstruction in the years 2013-2018 with a physeal sparing technique.

Data including: x-ray exam, patient reported questionnaires and clinical evaluation will be compared between the 2 groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ACL reconstruction as skeletally immature

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other ligament injuries in index knee
• Other ligament injuries in opposite knee
• Revision ACL reconstruction
• Pregnant
• Not able to read or understand the danish languages