The ChAMP (Chondral Lesions And Meniscus Procedures) Trial

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to undergo a meniscectomy * Patients with chondral lesions found during meniscectomy * Patients without chondral lesions are not eligible for randomization to one of the study arms, but will still be included in the study and observed after surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Osteochondritis dissecans * Large chondral flaps judged to be impending loose bodies * Joint space loss of affected compartment greater than 50% compared to opposite side * Visible osteophytes of the medial or lateral compartment * Previous knee surgery on the affected side * Previous major knee trauma * History of inflammatory joint disease, gout, or chondrocalcinosis * Presence of worker's compensation claim * Patients undergoing meniscal repair * Patients undergoing microfracture for contained grade IV chondral lesions * Presence of significant ligamentous instability in the operative knee (i.e., complete acruciate ligament (ACL) or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear, grade III medial or lateral side instability) * Major neurologic deficit * Serious medical illness with limited life expectancy or that poses high intraoperative risk * Pregnancy