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Knee repair study tracks success of All-Inside stitches

NCT ID NCT07289412

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 300 patients aged 12 to 65 who had knee meniscus tears repaired with all-inside sutures, either alone or with ligament reconstruction. Researchers want to see how often the repair fails or needs another surgery, and how satisfied patients are with their recovery. The goal is to understand if this technique is effective for preserving knee health over time.

What this could mean

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Active substance
all-inside meniscal suture
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm that all-inside meniscal sutures are a reliable way to repair knee tears, helping preserve knee function and reduce arthritis risk.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not apply to all patients. It only looks back at past surgeries, so it can't prove cause and effect.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 300 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients will be recruited among both male and female subjects, aged 12 years or older and under 65 years at the time of surgery, who underwent meniscal repair using the all-inside technique for isolated meniscal lesions or lesions associated with other ligament injuries at the II Clinic of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute between 01/01/2017 and 30/06/2025. Only patients with a minimum follow-up of 2 years from the date of surgery will be enrolled

Ages

12 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female patients. * Patients who underwent meniscal repair surgery using the all-inside technique for isolated meniscal lesions or lesions associated with ligament injuries between 01/01/2017 and 30/06/2025, with a minimum follow-up of two years. * Patients aged between 12 and 65 years at the time of surgery. * Patients who have provided consent to participate in the study. * Patients who underwent preoperative radiological investigations (MRI) of the affected knee showing meniscal lesions requiring surgical treatment, also confirmed during diagnostic arthroscopy. Exclusion Criteria: * Meniscal lesions resulting from previous meniscal repairs. * Patients younger than 12 years or older than 65 years at the time of surgery. * Patients who did not provide informed consent. * Patients who are no longer contactable. * Patients who did not engage in sports activity in the 2 years prior to surgery

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Ligament laceration Suture, complication

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, 40136, Italy

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