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Filter by:This study is to evaluate the performance of the Articulinx ICMC (InterCarpoMetacarpalCushion)in the carpometacarpal joint (CMC joint) and to describe the clinical results in patients who have been treated with this device. Expected results include the relief of symptoms and improvement of function in patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the CMC-1 joint. Evaluation of device performance will be achieved through measurements of pain, pain medication use, and joint function in up to 20 subjects. Each subject will be compared to their pre-surgery status for each endpoint.
This is a follow-up study looking at the and long-term results of two methods of preparing the thigh bone to receive an implant during hip replacement surgery. For one group of patients in the original study, the surgeon used a cutting tool called a broach and a special hammer on patients who had standard hip replacement operations. For the other patients, the surgeon used a surgical robot which was equipped with a cutting tool, like a drill, to prepare the thigh bone. The purpose of this study is to collect additional information confirming that the surgical robot is safe and effective when used as recommended. Only patients who were enrolled in the original clinical trials are eligible for this study.
The specific aim is to compare the effectiveness of Off-the-Shelf splints and splints provided by Occupational Therapy for treatment of trapeziometacarpal (TMC) arthrosis.
Knee osteoarthritis is a common problem with the disease prevalence increasing with advancing age. This study will be performed in the purpose of determination the effects of laterally wedged insoles on symptoms reduction of patients with knee osteoarthritis.
This retrospective study will investigate the changes that occur in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) implants that have been retrieved from joint replacement patients. Analysis techniques will include Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and crosslink density measurements. Crosslink density measurements will be evaluated as a function of distance away from the articular surface and the rim of the implant. Gel and hydroperoxide contents will also be evaluated. The objective is to characterize the in vivo and ex vivo changes that occur with cross-linked and conventional polyethylene bearings sterilized by methods that do not involve radiation. The investigators hypothesize that polyethylene absorbs lipids in vivo but experiences negligible oxidation or reductions in polymer crosslinking until it is explanted and stored at room temperature with access to ambient air.
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic disability in elderly and the risk of disability attributed to osteoarthritis is as great as or greater than due to any other medical condition in that age group. Several cross sectional studies have demonstrated an age related increase in the prevalence of osteoarthritis of knee(5). Results of survey are similar with most surgeons reporting 50+ years age group being commonest at initial presentation and that the incidence increases with advancing age. Interestingly some surgeons have noticed earlier occurrence of osteoarthritis in 40+ years age group and one has to be careful to screen for secondary causes in this younger age group patients. While pain relief is the primary treatment goal of osteoarthritis medications, localized inflammation may also be relieved by using certain drugs. Managing osteoarthritis pain can involve medications, natural remedies, exercise, weight loss, joint protection, mobility aids, assisted devices and more. Stem cell therapy, using cells extracted from the same patient or suitable alternative human sources, targets diseases which are either incurable or with no complete or effective treatment available in the traditional healthcare system. Since this therapy is based on the concept of regenerating damaged cells in the injured or disease-affected areas of the body, it is called regenerative medicine Autologous stem cells provide an attractive option for osteoarthritis patients and their clinicians. In our present study we want to evaluate the safety and efficacy of autologous bone marrow derived stem cells in treatment of Osteoarthritis for therapeutic chondrogenesis through delivery of stem cells into the knee joint space in ten Indian patients.
Objective Describe the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients who undergo hip arthroplasty and document post operative outcomes. Examine the relationship between processes of care, hospital and surgeon associated outcomes Provide expanded data to characterize existing and evolving practice patterns, delivery of care, and resource utilization in the management of knee arthroplasty patients. Analyze and design ancillary studies to address unanswered questions. Disseminate findings through publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Do differences exist between patients who receive a single intra-articular injection of corticosteroid versus patients who receive a single intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis at 1, 3 and 6 weeks, and 3 and 6 months post injection?
Objective Describe the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients who undergo knee arthroplasty and document post operative outcomes. Examine the relationship between processes of care, hospital and surgeon associated outcomes. Provide expanded data to characterize existing and evolving practice patterns, delivery of care, and resource utilization in the management of knee arthroplasty patients. Analyze and design ancillary studies to address unanswered questions. Disseminate findings through publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
It has been previously demonstrated that the risk for the development of knee osteoarthritis is increased after both meniscus tear and meniscectomy. However, it is still unclear whether this is due to the meniscus tear per se, the surgery, or whether the development of knee osteoarthritis is completely independent of the two. Accordingly, the aim of the study is to investigate the effect of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy on the development of knee osteoarthritis 2 to 10 years after the procedure.