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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Locations
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Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, 8200, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Hjoerring
Hjørring, 9800, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Kolding
Kolding, 6000, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Randers
Randers, 8930, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Viborg
Viborg, 8800, Denmark
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