Authors’ contributions {31b}
RP
ST conceived the idea of the study. PT is the chief investigator and will oversee the governance and delivery of the study. LH led the proposal and protocol development, in consultation with ST and LB, and led the submission for ethical approval. LB and ST are lead surgeons and will perform all surgical cases. LH, EN and AJ will lead day-to-day delivery of the study. OT provided statistical expertise in clinical trial design and will oversee data management. LS oversaw ethical submissions and will oversee trial compliance. RP will oversee the delivery of physiotherapy and GNRB arthrometric assessments in all patients. All authors contributed to the refinement of the study protocol and approved the submission of the final manuscript.