Knee surgery study questions need for extra step in dislocation repair
NCT ID NCT01719666
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study looked at 140 people aged 18 to 45 who had surgery to fix a dislocating kneecap. The surgery repaired a key knee ligament (MPFL). Half also got an extra release of a tight band on the outer knee. The goal was to see if the extra step improved kneecap tilt or caused more problems. The study is complete and will help doctors decide if the extra release is needed.
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Croix-Rousse Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69004, France
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