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Comparison of Patella Plating Versus Tension Band Wiring for the Treatment of Unstable Patellar Fractures
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong
Summary
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.
Official title: The WASP Trial (Wiring Versus Anterior Star Plate): Comparison of Patella Plating Versus Tension Band Wiring for the Treatment of Unstable Patellar Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-02-14
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2025-05-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Patella Anatomical Locking Plate
Patients in the patella anatomical locking plate group will undergo internal fixation with an anterior locking plate and screw construct using the 2.7mm variable angle (VA) locking patella plating system (DePuy Synthes, Zuchwil, Switzerland)
Tension Band Wiring
Patients in the tension band wiring group will undergo open anatomical reduction and internal fixation with a tension band wire construct.
Locations (1)
Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong