A treatment study for chondral lesion in your knee
Official Title
Evaluation of the efficacy of radiofrequency-based debridement vs. mechanical debridement for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions.Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate 2 different treatments, Mechanical Debridement (i.e., a mechanical shaver that removes areas of damaged tissue) and Radiofrequency Debridement (i.e., electrical energy that removes areas of damaged tissue), used to treat the chondral lesion in your knee.
Could this study be right for you?
You may be eligible for this study if you:
• Are 18 - 50 years of age
• Suspected chondral damage in the following locations where debridement is indicated:
o Medial femoral condyle
o Lateral femoral condyle
o Trochlea
o Patella
• 1 or more chondral lesion(s) as noted on MRI
Exclusion:
• Previous chondral treatment in the same compartment (prior debridement and lavage performed more than three months prior to baseline are acceptable)
• Pregnant and/or intending to become pregnant during this study period