10-year Follow-up After Tibial Tubercle Transposition
Launched by CENTRE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH ALKMAAR · Nov 17, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Anterior knee pain is a common complaint, especially in younger and active adults. An obvious source for anterior knee pain is patellar maltracking, which is often associated with patella alta (a high-riding patella). Due to maltracking, the cartilage of the patella can face a greater amount of pressure, which can cause cartilage damage. When conservative treatment fails, a surgical intervention can be considered. One of the surgical options is performing a tibial tubercle transfer (TTT), where the patella is being distalized and medialized. As a result, the improvement in patellar tracking...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age between 18 and 80 years
- • Participated in an earlier cohort study
- • Underwent a tibial tubercle transposition between 2012 and 2015
- • Preoperative MRI available
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • No preoperative MRI is available
- • Patellar-related surgery after the initial surgery
- • Female patients that are (expecting to be) pregnant
About Centre For Orthopaedic Research Alkmaar
The Centre for Orthopaedic Research Alkmaar is a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing the field of orthopaedics through innovative research and development. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, the center focuses on conducting high-quality clinical trials that aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance surgical techniques. By fostering collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and industry partners, the Centre for Orthopaedic Research Alkmaar is committed to translating scientific discoveries into practical applications, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficacy in orthopaedic treatments.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Alkmaar, Noord Holland, Netherlands
Patients applied
Trial Officials
JL Benner, PhD
Principal Investigator
Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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