Assessment of Meniscal ROOT Tears Treated by Arthroscopic Suture to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament in Adults Aged 18 to 50

What this Trial Is About

The menisci are important structures in the knee that help with stability and function by distributing load and preventing osteoarthritis. Meniscal root lesions, called ROOT tears, disrupt this protective role, leading to increased pressure between knee bones and potentially causing osteoarthritis over time. Early diagnosis of these tears is difficult and often happens by chance, making surgical planning challenging. This study evaluates a surgical technique that involves arthroscopic suturing of the posterior meniscal root to the posterior cruciate ligament. This approach can be used without prior surgical planning and is suitable even when the lesion is found incidentally. The study focuses on patients undergoing this procedure to treat meniscal root lesions. Participants will be followed for 24 months after surgery, during which time researchers will assess knee health using MRI scans, weight-bearing ultrasound, physical exams, and several knee function and pain scoring tools including the International Knee Documentation Committee IKDC score, Lysholm Knee Score, Visual Analog Scale VAS, and Tegner Score. These evaluations aim to measure the outcomes of the surgical repair over time.

Clinical and Instrumental Assessment of Meniscal ROOT Tears Treated Through Suture to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament