Research in Arthroscopy of Meniscus in Pediatric Populations (Rampp)
Investigation of Meniscus Treatment Outcomes in Children and Adolescents
Gunnar Tysklind
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
The goal of this study is to develop a multi-center registry detailing long-term clinical and patient-reported outcomes in pediatric patients (<19) receiving treatment for isolated meniscus tears and discoid meniscus pathology to create guidelines for best practice treatment.
Detailed description of study
a. Subjects will be enrolled prospectively before undergoing surgical intervention or non-operative management.
b. Data will be collected from subjects’ medical charts, including operative and clinical notes, radiographs, MRI and Pedi-IKDC and Pedi-FABS evaluation forms. Both surveys are administered as part of standard of care.
c. There will be no experimental procedures done in this study. Decisions about surgery are made according to the standard of care, independently from involvement in this research project.
Patients will have follow-up visits at: 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 5 years. All these visits are part of the standard of care
The duration of the study will be 8 years: 3 years for patient enrollment and 5 years for follow-up.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Discoid meniscus, Meniscus tear
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Age: 19 years or below
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
• Patients who present with a diagnosis of discoid meniscus or meniscus tear and undergo non-operative or operative management.
• Under age 19.
Exclusion Criteria
• Prior surgery on the meniscus.
• Patients with neuromuscular conditions or other pathologies (JRA, Lyme, inflammatory arthropathies).
• Concomitant surgical ligament injury (except MCL tear) or prior ligament surgery.
This study investigates the outcomes of treating meniscus tears and discoid meniscus issues in children and adolescents under the age of 19. The purpose is to collect data over a long period from different centers to understand the best way to treat these conditions. The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee that helps cushion and stabilize the joint. A discoid meniscus is an abnormally shaped meniscus that can cause knee problems.
Participants will be enrolled before they undergo surgery or start non-surgical treatment. The study will collect data from medical records, including surgery notes, X-rays, MRI scans, and two specific evaluation forms, Pedi-IKDC and Pedi-FABS, which are standard for assessing knee function in young patients. There are no experimental procedures in this study, and treatment decisions are made as usual by the healthcare provider.
- Who can participate: Children and adolescents under 19 years old with a diagnosis of discoid meniscus or meniscus tear are eligible. Participants must not have had prior meniscus surgery or have certain medical conditions like neuromuscular disorders.
- Study details: Participants will follow their usual treatment plans, which may include surgery or non-surgical management. The study involves collecting information from routine medical records and evaluations, with no experimental treatments involved.
- Study timelines and visits: The study will last 8 years. The study requires 7 visits.
