The Faroese Knee Cohort: Etiology and Long-term Implications of Trochlear Dysplasia and Patellar Dislocations.
Recruiting
Observational Study
Patellar Dislocation
ACL Injury
Meniscus Lesion
Trochlear Dysplasia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 15 – 20
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators intend to establish a national cohort including all persons in the ages from 15-20 years old with patellar instability (PI) or a prior knee injury (ACL-ruptur or meniscus damage) . The cohort will be nicknamed "The Faroese Knee Cohort".
The overall aim is to investigate two groups.
1. The patella instability group, in which we intend to investigate the following.
* Prevalen…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 15-20 years at the start of patient enrolment.
* The feeling of patellar instability, or patellar dislocation/near-dislocation.
* The person has to be from the Faroe Islands.
* All persons under the age of 18 must get written consent by their parents
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