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Non-operative Treatment in First-time Patellar Dislocation

RecruitingNAAges 10 Years - 40 YearsAllFundacion Clinica Valle del Lili
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: \- Patients with first episode of acute lateral patellar dislocation during the last 7 days. Exclusion Criteria: \* Patients with acute bilateral patellar dislocation. * Patients with open patellar dislocation. * Patients with previous knee surgery in the same knee.
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What it tests

  • Standard care
  • Taping
  • Sham taping
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Where

1 site
Fundaciรณn Valle del Lili
Cali, Colombia
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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