Randomized Study Evaluating Cost of Arthrex Nano Arthroscopy Products in Arthroscopic Knee Meniscectomy Versus Conventional Arthroscopy
Arthrex, Inc.
Summary
The study is a pilot study designed to generate preliminary data regarding the cost of partial meniscectomy using NanoScope versus conventional arthroscopy in a traditional operating room (OR) setting
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subject requires simple partial posterior or mid-body meniscectomy. 2. Subject is 18 - 60 years of age. 3. Subject body mass index (BMI) is 35 or lower (BMI ≤ 35). 4. Subject signed informed consent and is willing and able to comply with all study requirements and follow-up visits. 5. Confirmed meniscal injury by physical exam as per standard of care. 6. Normal mechanical alignment; \< 5° varus and \< 7° valgus, of the affected knee by clinical assessment or X-Rays as per standard of care Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject requires complex repair or anterior meniscectomy.…
Interventions
- DeviceArthrex Nanoscope
Arthrex's all-in-one disposable, 2 mm, chip-on-tip camera system now allows surgeons to miniaturize their treatment solutions
- DeviceConventional Arthroscopy without Arthrex Nanoscope
partial meniscectomy using conventional arthroscopy
Location
- Orthopedic Rhode IslandWarwick, Rhode Island