Patellar dislocation is a painful injury that occurs when your kneecap slips out of its normal position. If you're an active person, you're more likely to experience this injury. Different types of knee braces are available for managing this condition.
A traumatic lateral patellar dislocation (patellar dislocation) is a common injury in physically active adolescents and young adults, accounting for 3% of all knee injuries. It usually occurs due to the twisting of the knee with the foot fixed on the ground.
Treatment for first–time traumatic patellar dislocations is controversial. However, nonoperative treatment is the preferred management option after a first–time traumatic patellar dislocation. There are different braces available for this purpose, however, clinical trials comparing their efficacy were limited.
Clinical Trial
The clinical trial compared two types of knee braces to see which one was more effective in treating a first-time traumatic patellar dislocation.
The trial involved 79 patients with a first-time traumatic patellar dislocation. These patients were divided into two groups. One group received a patella-stabilizing, motion-restricting knee brace (Group A), while the other group received a neoprene nonhinged knee brace (Group B). Both groups wore their respective braces for four weeks.