Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is greater than 18 years old * Written informed consent is obtained * Subject is determined to have a symptomatic meniscal tear requiring a meniscectomy * Meniscal pathology is confirmed through MRI and arthroscopically * Subject agrees to all follow-up evaluations * Osteoarthritis Kellen-Lawrence grade 1-3 on flexion PA and extension AP views Exclusion Criteria: * Any subject lacking decisional capability * Unwillingness to participate in the necessary follow-up * Subject is pregnant or may become pregnant * History of diabetes mellitus * History of rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune disorder * History of solid organ or hematologic transplantation * Diagnosis of a non-basal cell malignancy within the preceding 5 years * Infection requiring antibiotic treatment within the preceding 3 months * Osteoarthritis Kellen-Lawrence grade 4 on flexion posterior-anterior (PA) or extension anteroposterior (AP) views * Prior surgery on the index meniscus * Concomitant surgery such as ligament surgery or cartilage repair or restoration * Infection * Prior cortisone/viscosupplementation/ (platelet rich plasma) PRP injection within 6 weeks