Knee cartilage repair using a new nanofracture technique
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies a newer surgical technique (called “nanofractures”) to repair cartilage defects in the knee. It may help restore cartilage where the joint surface is damaged, as part of planned knee surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a cartilage injury/defect in your knee and you are scheduled for knee surgery.
- You are between 16 and 50 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
- Your knee alignment and stability are not significantly off (no untreated/uncorrected instability).
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent; you do not have an uncontrolled metabolic disease.
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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