Clinical Trial: A Prospective, Randomized Study of Operative and Nonoperative Treatment for Primary Traumatic Patellar Dislocation

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: A Prospective, Randomized Study of Operative and Nonoperative Treatment for Primary Traumatic Patellar Dislocation in Young Adults With a Median 7-Year Follow-Up

Brief Summary: The objective of this prospective, randomized cohort study was to evaluate the clinical results between operative and nonoperative treatment of primary patellar dislocation.

Detailed Summary: There is no consensus about management of acute traumatic primary patellar dislocations in young physically active adults. Acute lateral patellar dislocation is a relatively common injury among young adults. Proper treatment for this condition has been researched for decades. However, there is a lack of prospective randomized studies to evaluate the different treatment options for traumatic primary patellar dislocations. Therefore a prospective, randomized study was designed with the aim to compare the outcome of operative versus nonoperative treatment of primary traumatic patellar dislocations in young adults.
Sponsor: Finnish Defense Forces

Current Primary Outcome: Number of redislocations [ Time Frame: 7 years ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Finnish Defense Forces

Dates:
Date Received: October 30, 2007
Date Started: January 1998
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 30, 2007
Last Verified: October 2007