This observational study is looking at adults with an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear to see if a special device, called the Robotic Knee Testing system, can accurately measure how loose their knee is. The main goal is to compare the measurements from this robotic system with what doctors find during a "pivot shift" exam, which checks for knee instability. You might be able to join if you are an adult between 18 and 65 years old, have a confirmed ACL tear, and can give your consent. You cannot join if you've had major knee surgery before, have other knee ligament injuries, an infection, or are pregnant. The study aims to see if the robotic system can reliably detect the same knee instability that doctors observe.

Study design

This is an observational study with 25 participants. It is not a treatment study, but rather aims to understand how a robotic system measures knee movement.

What's involved

You will have one study visit before your ACL reconstruction surgery. During this visit, both of your knees will be tested using the Robotic Knee Testing system.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary measurements are taken before ACL reconstruction, during the preoperative clinical exam and/or examination under anesthesia, and at the preoperative study visit.

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