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Operative vs Non-operative Management of Posterior-medial Meniscal Root Tears: A Randomized Multicenter International Trial

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare individuals with meniscal root tears that are treated surgically with a meniscal root repair compared to those that are treated without surgery and instead receive anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy and have a temporary period in which they do not put any weight on the leg.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria: 

  • MRI-verified isolated medial meniscus root tear.
  • Subject must be 18 years of age or older.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Concurrent ligamentous knee pathology requiring surgical intervention (i.e. anterior cruciate ligament tear, posterior cruciate ligament tear, posterolateral corner injury, high-grade medial collateral ligament tear).
  • Preoperative Kellgren-Lawrence grade of 3 or 4.
  • Inability to complete outcome questionnaires or comply with required postoperative imaging or MRI requirements, or
  • Medical contraindications to surgery or physical therapy. There will be no exclusion criteria regarding body mass index (BMI) or mechanical alignment, however they will be stratified in groups for further analysis (BMI less and over 35 and varus alignment below and over 3º of varus. 
  • Pregnancy.
  • Subjects < 18 years of age.

Eligibility last updated 10/18/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Aaron Krych, M.D.

Closed-enrolling by invitation

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Not open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, but only those invited to participate by the study team.

Contact information:

Jennifer Krogman

(507) 538-3562

Krogman.Jennifer@mayo.edu

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