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Non-operative Treatment in First-time Patellar Dislocation
Sponsor: Fundacion Clinica Valle del Lili
Summary
Study to evaluate the conservative treatment of patients after their first episode of primary lateral patellar dislocation. Randomized controlled trial with 2 groups: standard treatment (2-weeks with brace) followed by physical therapy, compared with knee taping and physical therapy. 1-year follow-up. Measurements include physical exam, radiographs and MRI. Outcomes: recurrence, lateral patellar tilt, functional scores, apprehension, pain. Hypothesis: less recurrence in the knee taping group, as well as better functional scores.
Official title: Non-operative Treatment in First-time Patellar Dislocation: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2023-10-02
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2025-04-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard care
Bracing and physical therapy
Taping
The patient is treated with tape in special configuration (McConell modified) for the patella + standard care
Sham taping
Taping with no treatment disposition
Locations (1)
Fundación Valle del Lili
Cali, Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia