Conservative versus arthroscopic refixation of the Medial PatelloFemoral Ligament (MPFL) after traumatic first time dislocation of the patella in childre

Completed

• Conditions: Dislocation of patella in children; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Dislocation of patella

• Registration Number: ISRCTN39959729
• Lead Sponsor: Capio Research Foundation (Sweden)

Brief Summary

2018 results in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29847145

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-05-31
• Study Completion: 2012-04-30
• Last Update Posted: 18 June 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

1. Children 9-14 years of age
2. Admitted to the emergency room (ER) with haemartrosis after a traumatic first time patellar dislocation
3. The diagnosis is based on clinical examination, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopy
4. The arthroscopy is the final confirmation of the diagnosis, and it gives a detailed description of the MPFL injury and possible ostechondral lesions
5. Prior to the arthroscopy, the patients are asked to participate in the study
6. The patients who have given informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous significant injury to the same knee including patellar dislocation, systemic joint disease or syndromes affecting the knee joint
2. Osteochondral lesion > 1cm on weight bearing area that needs open reduction and fixation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified