Clinical Trial: Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment for Medial Retinaculum Tear Post Medial Patellar Dislocation

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

Official Title: PRP Treatment for Medial Retinaculum Tear - Randomized-Double-Blind-Placebo Control Trail

Brief Summary: To check the influence of injected platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the healing of medial retinaculum and the redaction in recurrent dislocation of the patella.

Detailed Summary: Autologous platelet-rich matrices may aid in the healing of ligaments & tendons by promoting and accelerating tissue healing because of the release of growth factors including transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) from platelet alpha-granules.
Sponsor: Meir Medical Center

Current Primary Outcome: redaction in healing time and recurrence [ Time Frame: 1 year ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Meir Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: August 28, 2008
Date Started: January 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: July 10, 2011
Last Verified: July 2011