Kneecap breakthrough: which surgery heals best?

NCT ID NCT04891549

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at 122 adults with a broken kneecap to compare two common surgical fixes: tension band wiring versus a locking plate. The goal was to see which method helps patients recover better in terms of pain, daily activities, and quality of life. Results will help surgeons choose the best approach for this injury.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aalborg University Hospital

    Aalborg, 9000, Denmark

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    Aarhus, 8200, Denmark

  • Regional Hospital Hjoerring

    Hjørring, 9800, Denmark

  • Regional Hospital Kolding

    Kolding, 6000, Denmark

  • Regional Hospital Randers

    Randers, 8930, Denmark

  • Regional Hospital Viborg

    Viborg, 8800, Denmark

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