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March 06, 2007

Evaluation of Intra-articular Injuries as Predictors of Function and Arthritis

IRB Number: 23108

Institutional Review Board
Hospital for Special Surgery


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Principal Investigator

Robert G. Marx, MD

Co-Investigators

Samuel Chu

Summary

We will enroll patients of Dr. Robert Marx who undergo ACL reconstruction surgery.  Approximately 150 patients will be enrolled.  Patients receive follow up questionnaires at two, six and ten years after their surgery.

Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria:
  • Patients undergoing unilateral ACL reconstruction
  • Age range: 10-85 years

Exclusion criteria:

  • Patients having had simultaneous bilateral ACL reconstruction
  • Age: <10 years, >85 years
     

Contact Information

Robert Marx MD
212.606.1645

Research Coordinator:
Samuel Chu
212.606.1866
chus@hss.edu





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