Assessment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Degeneratio Mucosa Treatment
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Degeneratio Mucosa is a condition resulting from mucoid degeneration of ACL. Exact etiology is unknown, however ACL Degeneratio Mucosa impairs everyday functioning. In the literature there were some reports of treatment by ACL excision and subsequent reconstruction, however such treatment brings risk of deteriorated function. In this study the investigator will evaluate the technique of ACL "decompression" by the means of longitudinal incisions and evacuation of extrafibrous mucoid tissue.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with ACL degeneratio mucosa decided to undergo a surgical treatment * range of motion impairment caused by mucoid or cystic changes in ACL confirmed by MRI Exclusion Criteria: * non-adherence to the study protocol * active knee inflammation * range of motion impairment due to other extra- and intra-articular reasons