JUPITER 4.0 (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction) - Clinical Trial
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We are doing this study is to evaluate the outcomes of medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction surgery. This surgery is a common treatment for recurrent patellofemoral instability. We want to find out what factors most influence the likelihood of this procedure being successful.
Patellofemoral Instability
Who Can Participate in the Study?
Children and adults ages 10-35 who:
- Are scheduled to have MPFL reconstruction surgery at Duke
- Have recurrent patellar instability with at least one of the followings episodes:
-- A dislocated patella that had to be reduced in the ER; OR
-- A previous dislocation that had a feeling of the tendon "giving way"
For more information about who can join this study, contact the study team at cassandra.rhodes@duke.edu.
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, we will ask you to fill out questionnaires at various times over the course of 2 years.
Study Details
