Kneecap dislocation: surgery vs rehab for first-time injury
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for young people who have dislocated their kneecap for the first time: surgery to rebuild the ligament that holds the kneecap in place, or structured physical therapy (rehabilitation). The goal is to see which approach works better for getting people back to their normal activities.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 25 years old.
- This is the first time your kneecap has dislocated (popped out of place), and it happened within the last 6 months.
- Your doctor has confirmed the dislocation with an X-ray or MRI.
- You can speak, understand, and read English.
- You have not had any previous surgery on this knee, and you have not dislocated this kneecap before.
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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