Surgery outcomes for meniscus root tears with a specific repair technique
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at results after a particular surgery to repair a meniscus root tear in the knee. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most and what outcomes to expect.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a meniscus root tear near where it attaches (often a posterior horn root avulsion), or a full-thickness tear within 9 mm of that attachment
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- Your injury may also involve other ligament damage, as long as you’re having reconstruction too
- If your knee is not aligned correctly, you may still qualify if you also have a corrective bone-cutting procedure (osteotomy)
- Your MRI and surgery findings must not show advanced joint damage (no subchondral collapse, no major cartilage wear, and acceptable bone/joint grading)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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