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Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Children - a 2-8 Years Follow-up Study
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital
Summary
The purpose of this project is to investigate the treatment outcome after MPFL reconstruction in children as a treatment for chronic patellar instability, where the superficial part of the quadriceps tendon is fixed to the femur with anchors. The outcome will be compared with a healthy cohort matched on age and gender.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
14 Years - 23 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2024-03-01
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2025-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
MPFL-reconstruction
Children with patella dislocations are operated from 2016-2022 with a quadriceps knee cap stabilization technique.
Locations (1)
Division of Sports Trauma, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99
Aarhus N, Denmark