Efficiency of Patellar Taping in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The Effects of Distal Femoral Rotation on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treated With Patella Taping

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01504100

Enrollment

Registered

2012-01-05

Start date

2011-05-31

Completion date

2013-10-31

Last updated

2013-10-31

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Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Brief summary

Patellar subluxation is a common disorder that may cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. The efficiency of patellar taping in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome has been reported good outcomes in most patients. However, some studies reported less effective in patients with higher body mass index, larger lateral patellofemoral angle, and smaller Q angle. The investigators hypothesized that femoral internal rotation is a negative factor to the patellar taping. The investigators enroll consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation. The investigators determine femoral rotation via physical examination. The visual analogue scale was evaluate to compare the result between the those with and without femoral internal rotation.

Detailed description

Consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and compatible with inclusion criteria. Before treatment, an independent physiotherapist evaluates whether femoral internal rotation or not via physical therapy, and another studying nurse records the visual analog scale and measures Q angle. After evaluation, McConnell taping is applied to these patients. Two weeks later, outcomes are recorded including visual analog scale, satisfactory, and complication. The outcomes are compared between those with and without femoral internal rotation.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

20 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* anterior knee pain * radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation

Exclusion criteria

* history of patellar dislocation * osteoarthritis of ipsilateral knee * pregnancy * history of knee injury * BMI \> 35 * allergy to taping

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Knee pain	two weeks	The visual analog scale are measured before and two weeks after taping.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Satisfactory	2 weeks	The patients recorded the satisfactory score by theyself from 0 to 10. Ten degree means most satisfactory.

Countries

Taiwan

Outcome results