Status:

COMPLETED

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Review of Technique, Accuracy, and Outcome

Lead Sponsor:

University of Utah

Conditions:

Healthy

Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the accuracy of femoral tunnel placement utilizing Redfern et al's radiographic method for anatomic femoral attachment during MPFL reconstructi...

Detailed Description

Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) has been shown to be an effective treatment for recurrent patellar instability, There has been some concern in the literature about the accu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients having undergone the MPFL procedure, starting January 1, 2005 through February 3, 2010
  • Minimum follow up of 24 months

Exclusion

  • Pregnant women
  • Under 18 years of age
  • Previously undergone prior MPFL surgery
  • Participated in any previous research studies involving the use of ionizing radiation (either radioisotopes or diagnostic x-rays during the past 12 months.
  • The participant should not volunteer for other research studies involving the use of ionizing radiation within 12 months of completing the current study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2010

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

13 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01405729

Start Date

May 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2013

Last Update

February 14 2014

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University of Utah Orthopedics Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84108