Surgery for unstable kneecap after dislocation
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks at a surgical repair to stop a kneecap (patella) that keeps slipping out of place after a lateral dislocation. It’s intended for people whose symptoms did not improve with non-surgical treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had a kneecap that dislocated to the side (lateral dislocation) and now feels unstable
- Your kneecap instability has not improved with non-surgical treatments (like physical therapy or braces)
- You do not currently have active inflammation in the knee
- You have not had previous surgery on the kneecap’s joint area (patellofemoral joint)
- There are no fractures around your knee that would affect surgery or healing
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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