NCT05073263 · Twin Cities Orthopedics
Full Vs Partial Weightbearing During the First Six Weeks of Rehab. After Fibular Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
What this study is about
This is a forward-looking randomly assigned controlled trial with the purpose to determine if patients undergoing fibular collateral ligament (FCL) reconstruction alone or combined FCL and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions can safely begin full controlled weightbearing for the first six weeks after surgery.
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This is a prospective randomized controlled trial with the purpose to determine if patients undergoing fibular collateral ligament (FCL) reconstruction alone or combined FCL and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions can safely begin full controlled weightbearing for the first six weeks after surgery.
Interventions
OTHER
Physical Therapy
Patient is randomized to the weightbearing group the day after surgery.
Primary outcome measures
Gapping (mm) measured on Standard of Care Varus stress radiographs
Time frame: Pre-operative
stress radiograph
Gapping (mm) measured Standard of Care Varus stress radiographs
Time frame: 6 months post-surgery
stress radiograph
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- ≥ 14 years old, \<60
- Reconstruction of FCL alone
- Combined FCL + ACL reconstructions
- Males or females
- Is willing and able to comply with the clinical trial plan and able to understand and sign the Patient Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion criteria
- \< 14 years old, \> 60
- Revision FCL reconstructions
- Concurrent biceps femoris or lateral capsular repairs
- Concurrent PCL or MCL reconstructions
- Concomitant meniscus root or radial repair surgery with transtibial technique
Where
- Edina, Minnesota
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
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Will I be compensated?
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Oct 6, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations