Knee Injury, Knee Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Keywords
Knee injury, Osteoarthritis, Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury, Patellar dislocation
Brief summary
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), laboratory analyses and patient reported outcomes, the overall aim of this study is to investigate structural injuries and biochemical alterations in the acutely injured knee and to relate these findings to clinical outcomes at various time points.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Age 12-40 years at inclusion (inclusion of patients younger than 18 will require parental approval) 2. A history of knee injury not more than 4 weeks prior to inclusion 3. Agreement and informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
1. Any MRI contra-indications (such as extreme obesity, metal implants, claustrophobia etc.) 2. Pregnancy 3. A history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a disorder of the coagulative system 4. General disease that effects physical function or systemic medication/abuse of steroids 5. Any other condition or treatment interfering with the completion or assessment of the trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) | 5 yrs |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Radiographic osteoarthritis | 5 yrs |
Countries
Sweden