Looking at why MPFL knee surgery fails
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people's kneecaps keep dislocating after a specific type of surgery (MPFL reconstruction). It aims to find risk factors that might cause the surgery to not work as well.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 35 years old.
- You have had your kneecap dislocate (pop out of place) at least once, or you have clear proof of dislocation from a physical exam or MRI.
- You have not had any surgery on the same knee before.
- Your kneecap does not stay permanently out of place (it only dislocates during certain activities).
- You do not have severe cartilage damage that would need a separate bone surgery, and you do not have other major knee instability issues.
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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