Status:

COMPLETED

INDividualised EXercise for Kneecap Dislocations

Lead Sponsor:

City, University of London

Collaborating Sponsors:

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust

Conditions:

Patella Dislocation

Patella Dislocation Recurrent

Eligibility:

All Genders

16+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study is a feasibility study. It will assess areas of uncertainty relating to the implementation of an individualised exercise programme for patients with a recent kneecap dislocation. This will ...

Detailed Description

The investigators aim to recruit 15 adult participants with a recent, first-time or recurrent kneecap dislocation, from an acute hospital. Participants will receive up to 6 physiotherapy sessions over...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • First time or recurrent lateral patella dislocation meeting the diagnostic criteria of 1) requiring reduction by paramedics or 2) diagnosed by a member of the trauma and orthopaedic team.

Exclusion

  • Concurrent anterior cruciate ligament or posterior cruciate ligament injury confirmed by negative Lachman's and posterior drawer test or confirmed by Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI); medial collateral and lateral collateral ligament injury requiring application of a hinged knee brace or surgical repair; concomitant injury that would prohibit participation in the exercise intervention
  • \> 4 weeks from injury to presentation to acute care (ED or trauma services)
  • Unable to give written informed consent
  • Previous surgery on the affected knee
  • Presence of fracture on plain radiograph including osteochondral fractures
  • Medial patellar dislocation
  • Considered inappropriate for referral to physiotherapy (by member of trauma and orthopaedic team assessing the patient)
  • History of severe neuromuscular or congenital disorders
  • Patients referred for orthopaedic opinion who are subsequently listed for surgery prior to completion of the study intervention
  • Unable to understand written or spoken English
  • Unable to attend physiotherapy sessions at the John Radcliffe trauma outpatient physiotherapy department

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 24 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 15 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03798483

Start Date

January 24 2019

End Date

October 15 2019

Last Update

February 1 2021

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John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford, United Kingdom, OX3 9DU