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Background: The aim of this research study is to examine the early radiographic and clinical outcomes as well as the safety of the Fertilized anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedure. Methods: A total of 14 patents with a mean age of 22.9 (range, 16-45), who had been treated with a Fertilized ACL were evaluated. Clinical outcomes including VAS at 2 and 6 weeks, rate of re-rupture, release to full activity, and incidence of complications were assessed. Radiographic outcomes were assessed through qualified orthopedic surgeons' ability to detect operative features of an ACL reconstruction on patient's ipsilateral tibia radiographs when compared to a standardized set of tibial radiographs. Results: Mean VAS score at 2 weeks and 6 weeks follow up were 1.73 (range, 0-4) and .83 (range, 0-2.5), respectively. There were no cases of rerupture and all patients were returned to activity. One patient underwent a manipulation under anesthesia and diagnostic arthroscopy. There were 0 infections. On radiographic assessment, surgeons correctly identified 58/60 (p |
