Treatment for Posteromedial Tibiofemoral Incongruence
Posteromedial Tibiofemoral Incongruence (PMTFI) Treatment
This study is testing a new knee surgery to see if it can help people with Posteromedial Tibiofemoral Incongruence feel less pain and move better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship) |
| Trial ID | NCT05882591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of a surgical treatment for Posteromedial Tibiofemoral Incongruence (PMTFI), a condition that can lead to degeneration of the medial meniscus in the knee. The intervention involves an arthroscopic procedure designed to correct the incongruence while minimizing the extent of correction needed. The study will assess the effectiveness of this technique in alleviating symptoms such as pain and discomfort during deep knee flexion. Patients will be monitored for improvements in their knee function and reduction in symptoms post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals experiencing pain or discomfort in the posterior knee during deep flexion, with MRI-confirmed anatomical changes.
Not a fit: Patients with active knee inflammation or significant chondral injuries may not benefit from this treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve knee function and reduce pain for patients suffering from PMTFI.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach may be novel, similar surgical techniques for knee conditions have shown promising outcomes in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pain, snapping or discomfort in posterior part of the knee in deep knee flexion during squat * Reduced concavity of the femoral metaphysis proximal to the medial femoral condyle confirmed on MRI * Impingement of posterior horn of medial meniscus with the metaphysis of femur during full knee flexion confirmed arthroscopically Exclusion Criteria: * Active knee inflammation * Chondral injuries ICRS 3-4 * Extraarticular reasons of pain, snapping or discomfort in posterior part of the knee in deep knee flexion during squat * Cyst or avascular changes within the femoral metaphysis adjacent to the planned localization of the procedure
Where this trial is running
Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.