Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment for Medial Retinaculum Tear Post Medial Patellar Dislocation

Meir Medical Center50 enrolled

Overview

To check the influence of injected platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the healing of medial retinaculum and the redaction in recurrent dislocation of the patella.

Autologous platelet-rich matrices may aid in the healing of ligaments \& tendons by promoting and accelerating tissue healing because of the release of growth factors including transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) from platelet alpha-granules.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Patella-Dislocation

Interventions

Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF)BIOLOGICAL

US guided IM injection 3-6mg

placeboDRUG

injection of 6 cc of saline into injured area

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-40 years old * first time patella dislocation Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * mental or physical disabilities

Locations (1)

Meir medical center

Kfar Saba, Israel

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

redaction in healing time and recurrence

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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