Treatment for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Degeneration

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 a surgical technique called ACL 'decompression' for patients suffering from Anterior Cruciate Ligament Degeneratio Mucosa, a condition that impairs daily functioning. The approach involves making longitudinal incisions to evacuate extrafibrous mucoid tissue from the ACL. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of this technique compared to traditional methods that may risk further functional deterioration. Patients will be selected based on specific MRI-confirmed criteria related to their condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* patients with ACL degeneratio mucosa decided to undergo a surgical treatment
* range of motion impairment caused by mucoid or cystic changes in ACL confirmed by MRI

Exclusion Criteria:

* non-adherence to the study protocol
* active knee inflammation
* range of motion impairment due to other extra- and intra-articular reasons

Where it's running

• Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic
  Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD — Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic, Bełchatów, Poland
• Study coordinator: Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD
• Email: malwin8@wp.pl
• Phone: +48 509812212

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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.