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Comparison of Patella Plating Versus Tension Band Wiring for the Treatment of Unstable Patellar Fractures
Led by The University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2025-05-20
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
128 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of patella anatomical locking plate fixation versus tension band wiring in the treatment of patellar fractures.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Patella Plating Versus Tension Band Wiring for the Treatment of Unstable Patellar Fractures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with an isolated closed injury, displaced, unstable fracture with displacement >2mm (AO/OTA Classification 34-B and C with surgical indication)
- Able to give consent
You will not qualify if you...
- History of previous knee surgery
- Poly trauma
- Ongoing malignancy
- Pre-existing severe knee osteoarthritis (>KL stage 4)
- Stroke
- Other neurological conditions or injuries to the lower limb
- Unfit for surgical anaesthesia
- Non-ambulatory
- Unable to consent or follow commands
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
C
Christian FANG
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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