Effects of Unloader Bracing in Clinical Outcome and Cartilage Physiology Following Microfracture of Chondral Defects
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 15 - 40 |
| Updated: | 3/31/2019 |
| Start Date: | January 2013 |
| End Date: | June 2018 |
Effects of Unloader Bracing in Clinical Outcome and Articular Cartilage Physiology Following Microfracture of Isolated Chondral Defects
The study will examine clinical and radiographic outcomes of microfracture surgery (a common
technique to address isolated areas of cartilage loss) in the knee used with or without
unloader bracing. Randomly selected patients will wear an unloader brace, which is designed
to take pressure off the area of the knee which underwent repair, for several weeks after
surgery. Our hypothesis is that bracing may improve clinical and or radiographic outcomes.
The surgery performed will be the same for all patients
The length of follow up and schedule of post-operative MRI will be the same for all patients.
The only difference in groups will be presence of absence of brace wear.
technique to address isolated areas of cartilage loss) in the knee used with or without
unloader bracing. Randomly selected patients will wear an unloader brace, which is designed
to take pressure off the area of the knee which underwent repair, for several weeks after
surgery. Our hypothesis is that bracing may improve clinical and or radiographic outcomes.
The surgery performed will be the same for all patients
The length of follow up and schedule of post-operative MRI will be the same for all patients.
The only difference in groups will be presence of absence of brace wear.
The study will examine clinical and radiographic outcomes of microfracture surgery (a common
technique to address isolated areas of cartilage loss) in the knee used with or without
unloader bracing. Radiographic outcome will be assessed via MRI scans post-operatively.
Randomly selected patients will wear an unloader brace, which is designed to take pressure
off the area of the knee which underwent repair, for several weeks after surgery. Our
hypothesis is that bracing may improve clinical and or radiographic outcomes.
The surgery performed will be the same for all patients
The length of follow up and schedule of post-operative MRI will be the same for all patients.
The only difference in groups will be presence of absence of brace wear.
technique to address isolated areas of cartilage loss) in the knee used with or without
unloader bracing. Radiographic outcome will be assessed via MRI scans post-operatively.
Randomly selected patients will wear an unloader brace, which is designed to take pressure
off the area of the knee which underwent repair, for several weeks after surgery. Our
hypothesis is that bracing may improve clinical and or radiographic outcomes.
The surgery performed will be the same for all patients
The length of follow up and schedule of post-operative MRI will be the same for all patients.
The only difference in groups will be presence of absence of brace wear.
Inclusion Criteria:
- isolated chondral defect of medial or lateral femoral condyle 2cm squared or less
- age 15-40
- neutral knee alignment
Exclusion Criteria:
- prior cartilage procedures performed in the same knee
- other significant knee pathology including meniscus tears, ligament tears or
inflammatory arthritis
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