Treatment for Posteromedial Tibiofemoral Incongruence
Official title: Posteromedial Tibiofemoral Incongruence (PMTFI) Treatment
Run by Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic · NCT05882591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 9, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 31, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05882591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals experiencing pain or discomfort in the posterior knee during deep flexion, with MRI-confirmed anatomical changes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with active knee inflammation or significant chondral injuries may not benefit from this treatment.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While the specific approach may be novel, similar surgical techniques for knee conditions have shown promising outcomes in other studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.