Study on treatments for knee arthritis from meniscus root tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares different treatments for knee osteoarthritis caused by a tear where the medial meniscus (the inner cushion of your knee) attaches to the bone. It aims to find the best approach to relieve pain and improve function in people with early to moderate arthritis.
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Who can take part
- You have a tear where the inner knee cushion (medial meniscus) attaches to the bone (posterior root tear).
- You are between 50 and 65 years old.
- Your knee arthritis is early or moderate (K-L grade II or less, and cartilage damage grade 2 or less on MRI or during surgery).
- You can bend your knee at least 90 degrees.
- Your knee does not bow inward more than 10 degrees when standing.
- You are willing and able to have an MRI scan within 2 years after surgery.
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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