Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair (BEAR) in Meniscus Repair
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The bridge-enhanced ACL repair (BEAR) implant is a collagen-based scaffold loaded with whole blood. It is designed to promote healing in the setting of intraarticular knee pathology. This study would compare clinical outcomes and synovial fluid cytokine profiles in patients who undergo isolated meniscal repair with or without the BEAR implant.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: • History of meniscus injury indicated for isolated repair, without concomitant ligament reconstruction or repair, cartilage repair procedure, or osteotomy. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are undergoing meniscal repair for displaced bucket-handle meniscal tears * Patients with a history of blood-borne diseases including HIV, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human T-lymphotropic virus, and syphilis