MENISCUS TEAR

This study tests whether adding a special collagen implant (BEAR) during meniscus repair surgery leads to better knee function and less pain than standard repair alone. About 80 adults with a torn meniscus who need surgery will take part. Researchers will track knee scores, pain …

This study looks at a new way to fix a specific type of knee tear called a meniscal root tear. The surgery stitches the torn part of the meniscus to a nearby ligament to help the knee work better and prevent future arthritis. About 59 people who have had this surgery will be foll…

This study tests an injection called AM3101 given during knee surgery for a torn meniscus. The goal is to see if it helps the tear heal better and reduces the need for more surgery. About 74 adults aged 18 to 40 will take part, and half will get the study drug while the other hal…

This study is testing if adding a special fibrin clot, made from a patient's own bone marrow, improves the healing of a repaired meniscus tear in the knee. 120 adults with a specific type of meniscus tear will be randomly assigned to get either the standard repair surgery or the …

This study tests a new type of MRI scanner that may give clearer images of knee ligaments like the ACL. Current MRIs often miss these tissues, but the new method uses a special angle to make them visible. Researchers will scan 20 adults scheduled for ligament repair to see if thi…

This study tests whether progressive resistance exercises (like lifting weights) or aerobic exercises (like walking or cycling) better improve knee cartilage and function in people aged 35-55 with a degenerative meniscus tear. 45 participants will be randomly assigned to one of t…

This study looks at why Hispanic teenagers often wait longer for knee surgery after an injury, which can lead to long-term problems like arthritis. Researchers will interview athletes, families, and coaches to understand the barriers, then design a program to help them get care f…