Status:
COMPLETED
Surgical or Exercise Therapy on Patients With Degenerative Meniscus Tears
Lead Sponsor:
Oslo University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Southern Denmark
South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
Conditions:
Degenerative Meniscal Tear
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is conducted as a collaboration between NAR, Orthopedic Department, Oslo University Hospital,Ullevaal, Hjelp24Nimi Oslo, Martina Hansens Hospital Norway, and University of Southern Denmark,...
Detailed Description
The aims of the study are: 1. At 3 months, to investigate the effect of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus exercise therapy on muscle strength and knee function in middle-aged patients with deg...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 35-60 years
- Knee pain for more than 2 months without a significant trauma
- Medial meniscal tear on MRI
- Eligible for arthroscopic partial meniscectomy
- Grade 0-2 radiographic severity (specification after Kellgren Lawrence)
Exclusion
- Those requiring acute trauma surgeries, including those treated as acute cases in the ER
- Ligament injuries
- Tumours (MRI)
- Pain or other musculoskeletal comorbidities severely affecting lower extremity muscle function overriding the symptoms from the knee
- Grade 3 or 4 radiographic severity (specification after Kellgren Lawrence)
- Comorbidities excluding physical activities and exercise.
- Previous knee surgery within two years
- Not able to speak or read Norwegian, drug abuse or mental problems
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
140 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01002794
Start Date
November 1 2009
End Date
January 1 2024
Last Update
July 29 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Orthopaedic Department, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevaal
Oslo, Norway, 0450