Kneecap surgery showdown: can an operation keep young knees stable?
NCT ID NCT02333825
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looks at whether surgery to repair a key kneecap ligament (MPFL) works better than non-surgical care for preventing repeat kneecap dislocations in people aged 25 and younger who have dislocated their kneecap once. About 240 participants will be randomly assigned to surgery or non-surgical treatment and followed for up to 5 years. The main goal is to see which approach lowers the chance of the kneecap slipping out again.
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