Clinical Trial: Efficiency of Patellar Taping in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

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

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 Summary: 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.
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Knee pain [ Time Frame: two weeks ]

The visual analog scale are measured before and two weeks after taping.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Satisfactory [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]

The patients recorded the satisfactory score by theyself from 0 to 10. Ten degree means most satisfactory.


Original Secondary Outcome: Satisfactory [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]

The patients recorded the satisfactory score by themself from 0 to 10. Ten degree means most satisfactory.


Information By: National Taiwan University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: July 1, 2011
Date Started: May 2011
Date Completion:
Last Updated: October 29, 2013
Last Verified: October 2013