Knee surgery study for chronic kneecap dislocations
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how well a specific knee surgery (arthroscopic trochleoplasty) works over time for people who have had repeated kneecap dislocations. If you had this surgery between 2015 and 2023, your results could help doctors understand how to better treat this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had a surgery called arthroscopic trochleoplasty for chronic recurrent kneecap dislocations.
- Your surgery was performed between 2015 and 2023.
- You are willing to share your follow-up data and consent to participate.
- You have not had any previous surgeries on the same knee.
- You do not have other major knee problems.
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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