The aim of this study is to assess the clinical, biomechanical and functional outcome 2 years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair and InternalBraceTM augmentation now in direct comparison to ACL reconstruction and to identify potential deficits compared to the contralateral healthy side as well as with a knee-healthy age-matched collective. In addition, socio-economic aspects such as return to work and sports and treatment cost will be compared between both techniques.
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Range of Motion (ROM) of the knee
Timeframe: at baseline (2 years after surgery)
Isokinetic muscle strength
Timeframe: approx. 30 minutes at baseline (2 years after surgery)
Proprioception (joint position sense)
Timeframe: approx. 30 minutes at baseline (2 years after surgery)
Gait analysis
Timeframe: approx. 60 minutes at baseline (2 years after surgery)
Postural stability
Timeframe: at baseline (2 years after surgery)
Functional activity score to determine the ability "return to activity"
Timeframe: at baseline (2 years after surgery)