A trial to compare two different surgical techniques used to prevent the unstable knee cap from further episodes of dislocation in patients at significant risk or recurrence.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Patellar instability; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000778189
• Lead Sponsor: Mark D Porter

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-05-27
• Study Completion: 2020-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 16 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 86

Inclusion Criteria

History of patellar dislocation with examination findings consistent with this diagnosis (positive patellar apprehension test, MRI findings consistent with this diagnosis - bone bruising pattern and MPFL disruption or attenuation)
Physically active - involved in physical activity at least 3 times per week
Skeletally mature - closed epiphyses about the knee on imaging (MRI, CT, or x-rays)
No previous surgery on the knee
Failed 6 weeks course of physiotherapy
Intact collateral and cruciate ligaments
No meniscal injury

Exclusion Criteria

Rheumatological or connective tissue disease
Generalized ligamentous laxity
Unfit for a general anesthetic
Previous knee surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified