A Comparative Prospective Study of the Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair Methods
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age0-19
SponsorVilnius University
About this trial
Performing arthroscopic meniscus repair following a traumatic meniscus tear as an alternative to a meniscectomy is now an acceptable choice. Preserving meniscus tissues is crucial due to the significant role they play as an essential part of the knee joint. It is essential to comprehend the additional tools that can impact the recovery of the meniscus after suturing. Patients have been randomly assigned into two groups using the computer "www.randomiser.org," and the treatment outcomes were compared after one year. One group of patients has received a standard meniscus suturing technique, whereas another group has experienced the meniscus suturing treatment with an additional fibrin clot approach. Data pertaining to demographics, clinical characteristics, radiological findings, and survey responses have been carefully collected prospectively.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Individuals who provide consent to participate in the study, including patients and their care providers. The inclusion criteria for this study are as follows: being under the age of 19, having a traumatic isolated full-thickness meniscal tear longer than 1cm that has been confirmed by both preoperative MRI and arthroscopy, and not having undergone any previous surgery on the affected knee.
Disqualifiers
This investigation excludes patients with developmental disabilities who are unable to read or interpret in their native language.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Arthroscopic meniscus repair
Treatment groups
100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Vilnius University
Lead sponsor
Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov