Chondromalacia

This study tests whether a lab-grown cartilage implant (MACI) works better than a standard surgery (microfracture) for teens aged 10-17 with knee cartilage damage. About 45 participants will receive either treatment and be followed for improvements in pain and sports function. Th…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a lab-grown cartilage implant (MACI) can better repair painful ankle cartilage defects than the standard microfracture procedure. About 309 adults aged 17-65 with ankle cartilage damage will be randomly assigned to receive either MACI or microfrac…

This study is testing a procedure called autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for people with knee cartilage defects. Doctors take a sample of the patient's own cartilage cells, grow them in a lab, and then implant them into the damaged area. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study tests a new device called the LIFT Implant for people with kneecap arthritis. The implant lifts the kneecap tendon to reduce pressure on worn-out cartilage. Researchers will compare it to a standard surgery that moves a piece of shinbone. 245 adults aged 22 to 65 with …

This study is testing whether adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) to standard hip labral repair surgery helps people recover better. About 400 adults with hip labral tears will be randomly assigned to get surgery alone or surgery plus one …

This study follows 47 adults who are scheduled for autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) to repair knee cartilage injuries. Researchers will measure knee movement, balance, and walking ability before surgery and again 6 months after. The goal is to understand how knee functio…