Evaluating outcomes of knee joint surgeries using resorbable screws for osteochondral injuries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients who undergo surgical fixation of osteochondral fragments in the knee using resorbable screws. It focuses on adolescents and young adults, a demographic that has been underrepresented in existing literature. The study aims to gather medium to long-term follow-up data on the effects of these injuries and the effectiveness of the fixation technique. By analyzing outcomes from patients treated since 2017, the study seeks to establish a clearer understanding of the best practices for managing osteochondral injuries.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients undergoing surgical fixation of osteochondral fragment using resorbable screw technique, either arthroscopically or via mini-open procedure depending on the lesion's location, from 01/01/2017, and all new patients eligible for this type of intervention until 31/12/2025.
2. Patients aged between 12 and 35 years at the time of the surgical intervention.
3. Patients with the presence of osteochondral fragments confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging.
4. Patients with osteochondral lesions observed on imaging and symptoms attributable to the presence of osteochondral fragments.
5. Patients diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans or recent contusion/sprain trauma.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with concomitant complex ligamentous injuries or fractures at the time of the intervention;
2. Patients who are no longer reachable;
3. Women of childbearing age who cannot exclude pregnancy;
4. Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or patients who are unwilling to sign the informed consent form.

Where it's running

• IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute
  Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stefano Zaffagnini
• Email: stefano.zaffagnini@ior.it
• Phone: 0516366075

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.