Nanoscopic Arthroscopy for Torn Meniscus
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to look at how well different surgeries heal over time in patients that have previously undergone arthroscopic knee interventions. These procedures may include cartilage repair or grafting, meniscus repair or trimming, ligament reconstruction, cartilage smoothing, and treatments such as amniotic tissue or platelet rich plasma (PRP).
Using a very small camera called a nanoarthroscope, doctors will take a "second look" inside the knee after surgery to see how it has healed. These findings will be compared to patient-reported outcomes, such as pain and function scores, as well as images taken during the original surgery.
The goal is to determine whether this second look provides useful information that can help guide recovery and future care.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Angelina Vera, MD, FAAOS, FAANA
Principal Investigator
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people who have had knee surgery, such as meniscus repair or cartilage treatment, and are willing to have a follow-up procedure using a tiny camera to check healing. Participants should be able to report on their pain and knee function.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Nanoscopic Arthroscopy of the Knee
Trial Overview
Doctors will use a very small camera (nanoarthroscope) to look inside the knee after previous surgery. They want to see if this second look helps understand healing compared with patient reports and earlier images.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants who consent will undergo an in-clinic postoperative nanoscopic arthroscopy of the knee at a routine follow-up visit. Images obtained during nanoscopic evaluation will be compared with preoperative MRI and intraoperative arthroscopic images to estimate healing and findings will be correlated with patient-reported outcome measures.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Angelina Vera MD
Lead Sponsor
Arthrex, Inc.
Industry Sponsor
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