Meniscal Tear Outcome (METRO) Study

Multi centre cohort study exploring the current treatment of young patients (Aged less than 55) with a meniscal tear.

Research objectives:

1. Describe the baseline pattern of symptoms of younger people with a meniscal tear.
2. Describe the baseline pattern of MRI features of young patients diagnosed with a meniscal tear.
3. Describe and summarise the clinical course of patients with a meniscal tear managed operatively and non- operatively.
4. Explore the relationship, if any, between symptoms and treatment outcome for a meniscal tear.
5. Explore the relationship, if any, between MRI features and treatment outcome for a meniscal tear.
6. Explore patient lived experience of the existing treatment options for meniscal tears.

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Tel: 02476968630
Email: metro@warwick.ac.uk