Status:
RECRUITING
Comparison of Patella Plating Versus Tension Band Wiring for the Treatment of Unstable Patellar Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Patella Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of patella anatomical locking plate fixation versus tension band wiring in the treatment of patellar fractures.
Detailed Description
Patellar fractures are a common injury that can cause significant pain and disability. Conventional treatment options frequently include tension band wiring (TBW) with or without axial K-Wires or thro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with an isolated closed injury, displaced, unstable fracture with displacement \>2mm (AO/OTA Classification 34-B and C with surgical indication)
- Able to give consent
Exclusion
- History of previous knee surgery
- Poly trauma,
- Ongoing malignancy
- Pre-existing severe knee osteoarthritis (\>KL stage 4)
- Stroke
- Other neurological conditions/injuries to the lower limb
- Unfit for surgical anaesthesia
- Non-ambulatory
- Unable to consent or follow commands
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 14 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06981039
Start Date
February 14 2024
End Date
July 31 2026
Last Update
May 20 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong