Minced cartilage vs microfracture for hip socket damage in FAI
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests two surgical techniques—minced cartilage implantation versus microfracture—to repair damaged hip socket cartilage caused by a common hip shape problem (FAI). The goal is to find which method better relieves pain and restores function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have a specific type of hip cartilage damage (a 'lesion' of 1 to 6 cm²) caused by a hip shape problem called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- The hip cartilage damage is classified as 'Beck 4 or 5' and your hip arthritis is at a mild stage (Tönnis 0, 1, or 2)
- You have not had any prior surgery on the same hip
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you can speak French well enough to answer questions
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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