Status:
TERMINATED
Surgical Treatment for Acute Patella Tendon Rupture
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Conditions:
Acute Patella Tendon Rupture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
We will compare two groups for acute patella tendon repair: one treated with surgical anchors and the second, with transpatellar tunnels.
Detailed Description
The patella tendon is located in the knee, and is attached to the leg bone and the patella bone (knee cap). The quadriceps muscle (an important tight muscle) attaches to the patella bone and allows fo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Stage of Disease: Acute ruptures of the patella tendon, no more than 3 weeks since the time of injury.
- Age: 18 years old and up.
- Performance status: Patients with no other previous illnesses that prevented them to ambulate normally (without help of devices).
- Informed consent requirements: One person from our research staff will approach the patient after the diagnosis has been made. The diagnosis will be made by the doctor in charge on the patient care based on the medical history, physical exam and image studies (MRI). We will explain the benefits/risks to be part of the study and that they are not obligated to be part of it as part of their care.
Exclusion
- Prior treatment: Patients with chronic patella tendon ruptures (more than 3 weeks).
- Prior other diseases: diseases with systemic collagen deficiencies.
- Infection: Patients with active infection will be disqualified.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
3 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00716508
Start Date
September 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
September 19 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Grady Healthcare System
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30303