Improving surgical planning for knee dislocation treatment
Official title: Pre-operative planning for surgical treatment of patellar instability
Funded at Ortho Haus LLC · NIH-10921667 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help young people with patellar instability by finding out what specific body features might make surgery less successful, so doctors can create a more personalized plan for each patient and improve their chances of a better outcome.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ortho Haus LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lyons, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $292,954 |
| NIH project number | 1R41AR083757-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921667 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are active young individuals experiencing patellar instability, dislocations, or related knee pain.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with patellar instability who do not have identifiable anatomical risk factors or those who are not candidates for surgical intervention may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing pre-operative planning for patients suffering from patellar instability, a condition that affects active young individuals. It aims to identify specific anatomical factors that contribute to poor surgical outcomes, which often lead to repeated surgeries and ongoing pain. By utilizing advanced computer models and assessment tools, the project seeks to develop a more tailored surgical approach that considers each patient's unique anatomical characteristics. This could potentially improve the success rates of surgical interventions for patellar instability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective surgical treatments for patellar instability, reducing the need for repeat surgeries and improving patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in the field of knee surgery, this approach to individualized pre-operative planning based on anatomical factors is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Ortho Haus LLC
Lyons, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fitzpatrick, Clare — Ortho Haus LLC
- Study coordinator: Fitzpatrick, Clare
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.