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
Active Locations (1)
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The Lyman Knee Clinic
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States, 83814