Surgery to fix lateral knee dislocations using a specific graft technique
Official title: Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction (MPFLR) With Fascia Lata Allograft, Based on Isometry Assessment Combined With Elmslie-Trillat Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomy.
Run by Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic · NCT05868434 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new surgical method to fix knee dislocations in people who haven’t improved with other treatments, to see if it helps them feel better and prevents future problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 25, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 22, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05868434 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals who have experienced lateral patellar dislocation leading to instability and have not benefited from non-surgical treatments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with active knee inflammation, prior surgeries on the patellofemoral joint, or fractures around the knee may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the outcomes of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) using fascia lata allograft, guided by isometry assessment, in conjunction with Elmslie-Trillat tibial tuberosity osteotomy. The focus is on patients who have experienced lateral patellar dislocation and subsequent instability after non-operative treatments have failed. The primary outcomes measured will include patient-reported outcomes through the IKDC and KOOS questionnaires, as well as the rate of retear following the procedure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve stability and function in patients with recurrent lateral patellar dislocations.
How similar studies have gone: While similar surgical techniques have been explored, this specific combination of MPFLR and Elmslie-Trillat osteotomy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Lateral patellar dislocation with subsequent instability * Failure of non-operative treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Active inflammation of the knee; * Previous surgeries on the patellofemoral joint; * Fractures around the knee
Where it's running
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Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic
Bełchatów, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD — Artromedical Orthopaedic Clinic, Bełchatów, Poland
- Study coordinator: Konrad Malinowski, MD PhD
- Email: malwin8@wp.pl
- Phone: +48 509812212
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.