meniscal injury and cartilage loosening.
Conditions
Interventions
Coblation treatment during knee arthroscopy
Sponsors
Investigator initiated study
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - focal cartilage lesions, ICRS grade 2-3a (i.e. partial thickness) (Brittberg and Peterson, 1998) - age =18y
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - subjects with general contraindications for MRI scanning - a known allergic reaction to gadolinium-containing contrast agents - renal insufficiency (glomerular filtration rate, <60 mL/min) - Subjects who do not understand Dutch written language, necessary for completing the PROMS
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the dGEMRIC index (T1gd, in ms) at one year follow-up of the treated region | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - T1gd (ms) at healthy regions surrounding the treated area will be measured for reference - Patient reported outcome of knee function, quality of life and pain will be collected preoperatively, and at 3, 6 and 12 months | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMenno Benard
Alrijne Ziekenhuis
Outcome results
None listed