Ongoing Studies
Rutgers IRB: PRO2022000776
Primary Investigator: Dr. Charles J. Gatt, Jr, MD
TITLE OF STUDY: MRI and Intra-Operative Planning to Avoid Graft-Tunnel Mismatch in BTB ACL Reconstruction
Purpose/Specific Aims:
The purpose of this study is to improve our understanding of bone-tendon-bone (BTB) length and avoid graft-tunnel mismatch when performing ACL reconstruction.
Objectives:
The aim of this study is to collect objective measurements about the knee during ACL reconstruction to aid our creation of bone tunnels and prevent graft-tunnel mismatch.
Hypotheses / Research Question(s):
MRI measurements can precisely direct required tibial tunnel location and angle Research Questions: 1) Are MRI measurements of patellar tendon length reliably accurate as compared to intra-operative measurement of harvested tendon 2) How often is graft-tunnel mismatch a problem? 3) Is graft-tunnel mismatch more common with independent femoral tunnel drilling (vs transtibial drilling)