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NCT Number: NCT01504100

Efficiency of Patellar Taping in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellar subluxation is a common disorder that may cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. The efficiency of patellar taping in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome has been reported good outcomes in most patients. However, some studies reported less effective in patients with higher body mass index, larger lateral patellofemoral angle, and smaller Q angle. The investigators hypothesized that femoral internal rotation is a negative factor to the patellar taping. The investigators enroll consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation. The investigators determine femoral rotation via physical examination. The visual analogue scale was evaluate to compare the result between the those with and without femoral internal rotation.

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Key information

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, 886, Taiwan

About this study

Consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and compatible with inclusion criteria. Before treatment, an independent physiotherapist evaluates whether femoral internal rotation or not via physical therapy, and another studying nurse records the visual analog scale and measures Q angle. After evaluation, McConnell taping is applied to these patients. Two weeks later, outcomes are recorded including visual analog scale, satisfactory, and complication. The outcomes are compared between those with and without femoral internal rotation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • anterior knee pain
  • radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation

Exclusion criteria

  • history of patellar dislocation
  • osteoarthritis of ipsilateral knee
  • pregnancy
  • history of knee injury
  • BMI > 35
  • allergy to taping

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Knee pain

    Time frame: two weeks

    The visual analog scale are measured before and two weeks after taping.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Satisfactory

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    The patients recorded the satisfactory score by theyself from 0 to 10. Ten degree means most satisfactory.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taiwan University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Distal Femoral Rotation on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treated With Patella Taping

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Jan 5, 2012
Registry last updated
Oct 31, 2013

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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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