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Predicting Factors for the Outcome of Surgical Treatment for Patellar Instability

Not Applicable
Conditions
Patellar Dislocation
Registration Number
NCT04673188
Lead Sponsor
Nik Žlak
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is:

1. to analyze the success of operative stabilization of the patellar joint with the reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) in terms of the subjective status of the knee, the general quality of life, and physical activity

2. to study the influence of specific preoperative (demographic and anamnestic data of the patient, radiological parameters of the knee joint) and intra-operative factors (place of femoral insertion of MPFL graft, patella height, degree of damage to the cartilaginous surfaces of the knee joint) on the subjective outcome of surgical treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
145
Inclusion Criteria
  • patients over 18 years of age
  • surgical intervention with MPFL reconstruction
  • with or without tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT).
Exclusion Criteria
  • trochleoplasty,
  • corrective knee osteotomy
  • reparative cartilage treatment
  • reconstruction of other knee ligaments
  • meniscus repair
  • movement impairments
  • plegia
  • paresis
  • neuromuscular diseases
  • participation rejection
  • rejection to complete the control questionnaires
  • lack of understanding of the Slovenian language

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change of subjective knee status evaluated with EQ-5D2-8 years

It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with EQ-5D (European quality of life in 5 dimensions; min 0, max 100). Higher scores on the questioner mean a better outcome.

Change of subjective knee status evaluated with KOOS2-8 years

It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with KOOS (Knee osteoarthritis outcome score; min 0, max 100). Higher scores on the questioner mean a better outcome.

Change of subjective knee status on Tegner activity scale2-8 years

It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with Tegner activity scale (min 0, max 10). Higher scores on the scale mean a better outcome.

Change of subjective knee status evaluated with Kujala score2-8 years

It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be measured with Kujala questioner (min 0, max100). Higher score means a better outcome.

Change of subjective knee status on IKDC2-8 years

It is expected that the subjective status of the knee will significantly improve after surgical stabilisation of the patellar joint. The change in subjective knee status will be assessed with IKDC (International knee documentation committeemin; 0, max 100) questioner. Higher score on the questioner means a better outcome.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patellar position change2-8 years

The height of the patella in the late post-operative period is not expected to differ from its position immediately after the procedure. The patellar height will be assessed with Caton-Deschamp index on standard lateral X-rays before surgery, immediately after surgery and at least six months after surgery. Reference values for normal patellar height are 0.8 - 1.2.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Ljubljana University Medical Centre

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

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