CompletedNot Applicable

Tension Band Versus Locking Plate Fixation for the Treatment of Patella Fractures

Denmark122 participantsStarted 2021-09-01

Plain-language summary

This study is a multicenter pragmatic, prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized independent clinical trial in which we compare locking plate fixation to standard tension band fixation in patients with patella fractures.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Above 18 years of age * Patella fracture suitable for surgically treatment, with both surgical methods * AO classification 34-B, 34-C Exclusion Criteria: * Open patella fracture above Gustillo grade 2 * Bilateral patella fracture * Total knee replacement in the affected extremity * Other fractures of the affected extremity within the previous 12 months. * Other reasons for exclusion (unable to understand Danish, mentally unable to participate, etc). * Prior ipsilateral patella fracture

What they're measuring

Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score - (KOOS5)

Timeframe: One year following treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04891549

SponsorRasmus Elsøe

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-30

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