Fear of knee movement before surgery and recovery after meniscus repair
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how being afraid to move your knee before surgery might affect your recovery after arthroscopic meniscus surgery. It may help doctors better prepare patients for surgery and improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a meniscus tear confirmed by a doctor and an MRI.
- You are scheduled to have arthroscopic meniscus surgery.
- You have not had surgery on the same knee before.
- You do not have severe knee arthritis, ligament injuries needing surgery, or other major health issues that might affect the study.
- You can attend a follow-up visit 3 months 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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