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NCT Number: NCT00551668

A Prospective, Randomized Study of Operative and Nonoperative Treatment for Primary Traumatic Patellar Dislocation

The objective of this prospective, randomized cohort study was to evaluate the clinical results between operative and nonoperative treatment of primary patellar dislocation.

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Key information

Conditions

Patellar Dislocation Joint Diseases Joint Dislocations Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Musculoskeletal Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

There is no consensus about management of acute traumatic primary patellar dislocations in young physically active adults. Acute lateral patellar dislocation is a relatively common injury among young adults. Proper treatment for this condition has been researched for decades. However, there is a lack of prospective randomized studies to evaluate the different treatment options for traumatic primary patellar dislocations. Therefore a prospective, randomized study was designed with the aim to compare the outcome of operative versus nonoperative treatment of primary traumatic patellar dislocations in young adults.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • An acute primary traumatic patellar dislocation

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous dislocation or subluxation of the patella
  • Pre-existing ipsilateral or contralateral knee pathology
  • Previous knee trauma or patellar fracture.

Treatment and study plan

proximal patellar surgery

Procedure

Initial proximal patellar surgery

Nonoperative

Procedure

Nonoperative without surgery

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of redislocations

    Time frame: 7 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Finnish Defense Forces

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

A Prospective, Randomized Study of Operative and Nonoperative Treatment for Primary Traumatic Patellar Dislocation in Young Adults With a Median 7-Year Follow-Up

Important dates

Study start
1998
Study completion
2000
First posted
Oct 31, 2007
Registry last updated
Oct 31, 2007

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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