Kneecap study: does surgery prevent repeat dislocations in teens?
NCT ID NCT02333825
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looks at whether surgery to repair a ligament in the knee (MPFL reconstruction) is better than non-surgical treatment for preventing repeat kneecap dislocations in people aged 25 and younger who have dislocated their kneecap once. About 240 participants will be followed for up to 5 years to see who has another dislocation. The goal is to find the best way to manage this common injury in young, active individuals.
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