Partial meniscus replacement with Spongioflex sponge
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a sponge-like implant (Spongioflex) to replace part of a torn meniscus in the knee. It may help people with pain on the inner or outer side of the knee who have enough healthy rim left to hold the implant.
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Who can take part
- You have pain on the inner or outer side of your knee from a torn meniscus part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- The outer rim of your meniscus is healthy enough to hold the implant
- You do not have severe knee arthritis or advanced cartilage damage
- You do not have a BMI over 30
- You do not have an unstable ACL that hasn't been reconstructed within 16 weeks
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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