Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female ≥ 18 and ≤ 40 years old at time of screening. 2. MRI evidence of ACL plus meniscus tear, or isolated meniscus tear. 3. Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 40 kg/m2. 4. Liver and kidney function panels within normal ranges at time of screening 5. Willing and able to comply with the study procedures and visit schedule, and able to follow oral and written instructions. 6. Willing and able to sign an IRB approved informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have any concomitant ligament injury requiring surgical repair or reconstruction other than the ACL. 2. Have a history of previous meniscus injury that currently needs to be treated or has been treated surgically. 3. Have evidence of arthritis ≥ Grade III (Outerbridge classification) in the affected compartment or greater than Kellgren Lawrence Grade 3. 4. Elevated AST or ALT liver enzymes at time of screening 5. Pregnant or nursing mothers, or women planning on getting pregnant during the time they will be participating in the study. 6. Known drug or alcohol dependence currently or within the last year. 7. Participating concurrently in another clinical study or have participated in a clinical study within the last 90 days, or intend to during the course of the study. 8. Any medical condition or other circumstances that might interfere with the ability to return for follow-up visits in the judgment of the Investigator, including any systemic illness, neuromuscular, neurosensory, or musculoskeletal deficiency that would render the subject unable to perform appropriate postoperative rehabilitation. 9. Any condition which, in the judgment of the Investigator, would preclude adequate evaluation of the investigational product's safety and efficacy. 10. Known allergic reaction to simvastatin. 11. Patients currently taking simvastatin, or any other drug that is within the statin drug classification family.