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
Active Locations (1)
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University of Utah Orthopedics Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84108