Dynamic Ultrasonography VS MRI in the Evaluation of Meniscal Lesions in Patients With an Indication for Arthroscopy

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This is a diagnostic, open-label, single-center interventional study. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of dynamic ultrasonography for meniscal injuries in patients with an indication for arthroscopy, and to compare it with the study in MRI.

Detailed Description
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Patients admitted for ACL injury and indication for arthroscopy will be included in a study involving the evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of dynamic ultrasound compared with MRI. A total of 254 patients will be included, who after providing their signed informed consent to participate in the study, will undergo dynamic ultrasound. After giving signed consent to participate in the study, the patient will undergo the ultrasound evaluation for assessment of possible meniscal injury; Radiological examinations in the patient's possession or from the patient's medical record will be collected during or before the diagnostic investigation.

Official Title
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Dynamic Ultrasonography VS MRI in the Evaluation of Meniscal Lesions in Patients With an Indication for Arthroscopy

Conditions
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Meniscus Lesion, Meniscus Disorder, ACL Injuries

Intervention / Treatment
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* Diagnostic Test: Dynamic Ultrasnography assessment


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients with an indication for knee arthroscopy with: Age between 18 and 60 years; Unilateral involvement; Presence of symptomatology such that dynamic ultrasound examination is precluded; Ability and consent of patients to actively participate in the study; Exclusion Criteria: Patients unable to express consent; Patients with malignant neoplasms; Patients with rheumatic diseases; Patients with diabetes; Patients with metabolic disorders of the thyroid gland; Patients abusing alcoholic beverages, drugs or medications; Body Mass Index > 35; Pregnant or lactating women;

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Dynamic Ultrasonography assessment<br>Patients admitted for ACL injury and indication for arthroscopy will have dynamic ultrasound evaluation that will be compared with an MRI. | Diagnostic Test: Dynamic Ultrasnography assessment<br>* Ultrasound evaluation that will be compared with an MRI.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diagnostic sensitivity of Dynamic Ultrasonography assessment | Baseline ultrasonography evaluation for assessment of possible meniscal injury. The ultrasound examination will be compared with an MRI using the arthroscopy result as the gold standard. | baseline | 
| Diagnostic specificity of Dynamic Ultrasonography assessment | Baseline ultrasonography evaluation for assessment of possible meniscal injury. The ultrasound examination will be compared with an MRI using the arthroscopy result as the gold standard. | baseline | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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MRI, dynamic ultrasonography, arthroscopy, Interventional trial