Kneecap breakthrough? study pits old vs new surgery

NCT ID NCT04891549

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Rasmus Elsøe Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two common surgeries for fixing a broken kneecap: tension band wiring and locking plate fixation. Researchers randomly assigned 122 adults to one of the two procedures and tracked their recovery using a knee function score. The goal was to see which method leads to better long-term knee health and fewer problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: surgical procedure (tension band fixation or locking plate fixation)
What this could lead to: If one method proves better, it could lead to improved recovery and fewer complications for people with broken kneecaps.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial with 122 participants, so results are limited in size. The findings may not apply to all fracture types or patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

musculoskeletal system disorder Patella Fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ORTHOPEDIC DISORDER PATELLA FRACTURE SURGERY

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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