Status:

TERMINATED

Repair of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Compared to Conservative Treatment for First Time Patella Dislocation

Lead Sponsor:

Orthopedic Specialty Institute

Conditions:

Dislocated Patella

Torn Medial Patellofemoral Ligament

Eligibility:

All Genders

10+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: The forces involved in a patella dislocation event can cause significant collateral damage involving the articular cartilage of the patella femoral joint. As a result, prevention of recurr...

Detailed Description

Background Historic treatment for first time patella dislocation has been largely conservative. Treatment options include nonoperative treatment and a large variety of operative options. Nonoperative ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • A first patellofemoral traumatic dislocation
  • A need for reduction
  • An absence of fractures on x-ray exam of the frontal and lateral knee and axial patella
  • An absence of knee ligament lesions with surgical indications (with the exception of the MPFL)
  • No previous knee surgery
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • A prior episode of patellofemoral dislocation
  • Fractures on x-ray exam of the frontal and lateral knee and axial patella Prior surgery on the knee
  • Tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance greater than 20mm
  • Current pregnancy or plan to become pregnant during the study period.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    October 1 2014

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    March 1 2016

    Estimated Enrollment :

    2 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT02185001

    Start Date

    October 1 2014

    End Date

    March 1 2016

    Last Update

    March 9 2017

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    The Lyman Knee Clinic

    Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States, 83814