Comparing arthroscopic meniscal repair methods in young patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two different ways of surgically repairing a torn meniscus (the cartilage in your knee) using a camera. It is for patients under 19 who have a fresh, complete tear from a single injury and haven't had knee surgery before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be under 19 years old.
- You have a full-thickness meniscal tear (a complete cut in the knee cartilage) that is longer than 1 cm, caused by a sudden injury.
- The tear must be confirmed by both an MRI and a camera in your knee (arthroscopy).
- You have not had any surgery on the same knee before.
- You do not have a developmental disability that makes it difficult to read or understand your native language.
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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