Does the type of knee brace used after kneecap dislocation affect pain and function ?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Patella dislocation; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000366853
• Lead Sponsor: Southern Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Acute first time patella dislocation
Patients presenting to emergency department within 24 hours of injury
Evidence of dislocation: Reduced in emergency department OR dislocation clearly described by patient or qualified health professional

Exclusion Criteria

Recurrent patellar dislocation
Lack of evidence of dislocation
Fracture or osteochondral lesion
Tibiofemoral ligament injury requiring repair
Previous knee surgery
Previous substantial knee injury
Pre- existing pathological condition of knee
Unable to follow treatment regimen
Non- English speaking participant or parent if participant under 18.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified