Study of the Associations Between Subchondral Insufficiency Fractures of the Knee and Pre-existing Health, Lifestyle, and/or Musculoskeletal Conditions

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Status: Withdrawn

Conditions: Subchondral Insufficiency Fracture

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04953702

H00023240

Details and patient eligibility

About

This prospective cohort study is designed to investigate possible association(s) between subchondral insufficiency fractures (SIFKs) of the knee and pre-existing health, lifestyle, and/or musculoskeletal conditions. In doing so, this research may shed light on the underlying cause(s) of SIFKs. It is hypothesized that SIFKs of the knee are related to osteoarthritis, weak bone, and/or metabolic issues, rather than trauma.

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients diagnosed with SIFK from ages ≥18 years old who seek treatment at the University of Massachusetts for their musculoskeletal care.

Exclusion criteria

• Patients with a history of associated conditions such as cancer, inflammatory arthritis, or chronic alcohol or tobacco dependence will be excluded.

The following special populations will be excluded:

• Adults unable to consent and/or unable to follow two-step commands
• Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
• Pregnant women
• Prisoners
• Non-English-speaking patients