Clinical Efficacy Study Comparing VisionScope Imaging (VSI) to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Injuries of the Knee
Status: | Completed |
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Conditions: | Osteoarthritis (OA) |
Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
Healthy: | No |
Age Range: | 18 - 75 |
Updated: | 5/27/2013 |
Start Date: | June 2012 |
End Date: | April 2013 |
Trial Comparing VisionScope Imaging (VSI) With Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the Diagnosis of Suggestive Clinical Symptoms for Meniscus and Articular Cartilage Injuries in the Knee
The purpose of the study is to accumulate efficacy data on VisionScope Imaging (VSI) for
pre-operative diagnosis of certain knee injuries (meniscal and articular cartilage
injuries). The study will compare VSI's accuracy to MRI's in diagnosing the same injuries.
The hypothesis is the VisionScope Imaging system will be able to provide direct
visualization and diagnostic images of inside the joint capsule space without fluid
distention in the knee. This study will provide valuable feedback on the ability of the
VisionScope system to provide physicians with the information they need to make a definitive
diagnosis.
The primary objective of this study is to accumulate efficacy data on the VisionScope
Imaging System (VSI) for pre-operative diagnoses when it is used to provide illumination and
visualization of articular cavities. The study will analyze the VisionScope system's
accuracy compared to MRI in diagnosing and confirming meniscus tears, chondral defects,
loose bodies, minor arthritis, and/or any articular or capsular trauma.
The hypothesis of the study is that the VisionScope System will be able to obtain direct
visualization and diagnostic images of the intercapsular space without fluid distention in
the knee. This study will provide feedback on the ability of the VisionScope system to
potentially eliminate the need for MRI scans. Additionally, a cost-analysis comparison
between the use of VSI vs. MRI for the diagnosis of orthopaedic knee injuries will be
conducted. Finally, the study will help develop an algorithm of potential use for the VSI
system in the management of knee pathologies.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Suspected meniscal injuries to the knee
- Suspected articular cartilage injuries to the knee
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute traumatic hemarthroses and/or concomitant ligament injury
- Active systemic infection
- Allergy to silicone or any medication used during the procedure
- Enrollment in another pharmacological or medical device study
- Institutionalized persons, prisoners and persons with decisional incapacity
- Investigator's own students and employees
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