Non-operative Treatment in First-time Patellar Dislocation
Non-operative Treatment in First-time Patellar Dislocation: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Fundacion Clinica Valle del Lili
50 participants
Oct 2, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- \- Patients with first episode of acute lateral patellar dislocation during the last 7 days.
Exclusion Criteria3
- \* Patients with acute bilateral patellar dislocation.
- Patients with open patellar dislocation.
- Patients with previous knee surgery in the same knee.
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Interventions
Bracing and physical therapy
The patient is treated with tape in special configuration (McConell modified) for the patella + standard care
Taping with no treatment disposition
Locations(1)
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NCT06086080