Degenerative Lesion of Articular Cartilage of Knee, Osteochondral Lesion of Talus
Conditions
Brief summary
Osteochondral lesions in knee and ankle are injuries commonly seen in young patients. MaioRegen fleece is a cartilage substitute which can be used in circumscribed defects. This prospective study follows patients treated with MaioRegen implants from pre-surgery until 24 months post-surgery.
Interventions
arthroscopic localization of lesion, arthroscopic guided mini-arthrotomy and implantation of defect sized MaioRegen fleece
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* single osteochondral lesion in knee/ankle (2-4 sq cm)
Exclusion criteria
* multiple osteochondral lesions * pre-existing injuries/arthropathies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MRI imaging - gap between cartilage-implant surface in mm | 18 months post surgery | ingrowth of fleece into the cartilage |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| clinical outcome measurement | pre-surgery | Lysholm Knee Score Cincinatti Knee Scale IKDC Knee Score AOFAS Hindfoot Score Foot&Ankle Disability Index |