Measuring Collagen Breakdown After Knee Surgery: A Comparison of Two Methods
Scientists are curious about how well two different tests measure the breakdown of collagen in urine after knee surgery. This study focused on patients who had their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed. The tests, known as ELISAs, are used to detect the levels of a specific collagen fragment called u-CTX-II in urine. The goal was to see if these tests show...