Artificial lateral knee implant for post-surgery pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a new artificial implant for the outer side of the knee. It's for people who still have pain after having part or all of their meniscus removed, and who haven't found relief from other treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had surgery to remove part or all of the meniscus in your knee.
- You have ongoing pain on the outer side of your knee, but no severe cartilage damage.
- You have tried non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, braces, or pain medication without success.
- You are willing to have the implant placed and to attend follow-up visits, X-rays, and MRIs.
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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