In Vivo Arthroscopic Behavior of the Infrapatellar Plica of the Knee
Completed
Conditions studied: Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
In brief
Anterior knee pain has been an enigmatic problem for orthopedic surgeons. Recent studies, as well as the clinical observation of the principle investigator have suggested that arthroscopic resection of the infrapatellar plica (IPP), a vestigial remnant from embryonic development of no known clinical or biological significance, may eliminate this pain. The mechanism whereby this pain is related to the IPP is unclear. This study will document the mechanical behavior of the IPP, its kinematics, as recorded on video among a group of subjects who are undergoing arthroscopy. Radiographic visualization of the observed behavior will be obtained by injection of contrast material, and then fluoroscopic recording of a standard series of motions. The plica will then be resected to avoid any possibility of residual symptoms related to its presence. Further fluoroscopy of the knee without plical attachment, will allow the kinematic behavior to be assessed. The procedure will then be terminated.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00643487
- Run by
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
- People needed
- 8
- Starts
- 2006-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-01-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-04-24
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
Where it is running
- SUNY Upstate Medical University — Syracuse, New York, United States
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