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Current Research Studies

Orthopedics, ACL – Clinical Outcomes and Physical Therapy Functional Assessments in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients After ACL Reconstruction Study

Condition or Therapy:

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction

Category:

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

What is the goal of this study?

To examine subjective and objective outcomes (e.g., physical exam findings, complications, graft failure, patient-reported outcomes, physical therapy assessments) in pediatric and adolescent patients after ACL reconstruction.

Who can join the study?

Your child may take part in this study if:

They are less than 20 years old with ACL tears

What will happen if my child takes part in this study?

You allow us to collect information about your child’s ACL surgery.
You and your child may be asked to fill out a survey to tell us more about how your child lives their life. The surveys take about 10 minutes to complete.

Who can I contact for more information?

Email our study team.

Study Location(s):

Seattle Children’s Hospital campus

Principal Investigator:

Michael Saper, DO

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