A plate system for fixing broken kneecaps
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study evaluates a plate system used to fix broken kneecaps. If you have a patellar fracture, this surgery might help your kneecap heal properly and get you back to normal activities.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 74 years old.
- You have a broken kneecap (patellar fracture).
- You are being treated at Hartford HealthCare The Bone and Joint Institute or Hartford Hospital.
- You were walking without major limitations before your injury.
- You have not had a previous kneecap fracture, and you do not have pre-existing knee arthritis.
- You do not have fractures of the thigh bone (femur) or shin bone (tibia) on the same leg.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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