Knee transplant and ligament repair for injured knees
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged meniscus (the knee's cushion) while also repairing the ACL (a key ligament), using a tendon graft to stabilize the knee. It is designed for people whose knee problems have not gotten better with therapy or pain relievers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have a damaged or missing meniscus and an injured ACL that has not improved with at least 6 months of non-surgical treatment.
- Your knee is stable on examination and MRI (no other ligament damage).
- You do not have severe arthritis, prior knee infections, or inflammatory arthritis.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35, and you are not pregnant.
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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