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The Use of a Sustained Dynamic Compression Intramedullary Nail for Subtalar Arthrodesis
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical efficacy of a novel dynamic sustained compression intramedullary nail for subtalar (talocalcaneal) arthrodesis.
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The Use of Cannabinoid Patch for Knee Osteoarthritis
This randomized, double-blind 2-arm parallel group study to determine the efficacy of a cannabinoid (CBD) patch on reducing pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Threshold Response of Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block in Predicting Good Outcome Following Lumbar Foraminotomy
SNRB, as measured by the change in pain and objective functional ability, can solicit crucial information regarding a patient's clinical picture and can predict a patient's outcome post-surgery. By using the walk test as an objective functional assessment, the aim is to better standardize the threshold for a positive response to SNRB. In summary, SNRB, despite utilized frequently in the diagnostic work-up with patients with lumbar radiculopathy, vary widely in their sensitivity and specificity. The reasons, as outlined above, are multifactorial. The proposed study aims to minimize the known limitations of these injections and...
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Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Denervation Versus Trapeziectomy
This is a prospective study tracking the outcomes of patients who undergo either of two treatments for thumb carpo-metacarpal joint arthritis: trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction (LRTI) or denervation.
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Thumb Osteoarthritis Mechanisms
This study examines carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) and aims to elucidate the biomechanical, neuromuscular, and somatosensory mechanisms that contribute to CMC OA symptoms by using orthopaedic biomechanics and quantitative pain testing. Completion of this study will provide a comprehensive dataset describing how movement strategies (muscle activity and joint posture) as well as experimental and clinical pain differ between individuals with CMC OA and age-matched controls.
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Tissue Collection for Understanding Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Back Pain
The purpose of the research is to collect and examine spinal disc and ligament tissues to see if there are any biological markers that can be correlated with MRI images to help us learn more about causes of back pain. Spinal discs are the pillow-like cushions between the bones of the spine. They act as shock-absorbers for the spine. Spinal ligaments support the disc structure during movement.
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TKR With and Without the Use of Intra-operative Sensing
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in clinical outcomes after total knee replacement (TKR) performed with traditional ligament balancing compared to use of intraoperative sensing technology (IOS) to balance ligaments. IOS is used to send real time information to a monitor within the operating room that assists your surgeon in making decisions about the balance of the ligaments in your knee and the proper insertion of implants. A total of 150 subjects will participate in this study at Hospital for Special Surgery. The hypotheses are that the use of IOS technology will be associated with: 1....
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Tocilizumab Plus a Short Prednisone Taper for GCA
This is an open-label pilot study of tocilizumab (TCZ) 162 mg weekly administered subcutaneously for 52 weeks in combination with 8 weeks of oral prednisone.
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Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of Tedizolid as Oral Treatment for Bone and Joint Infections
The problem of interest is that doctors are looking for new antibiotic treatments for bone and joint infections. Treatment for bone and joint infection is not standardized, which allows a wide range of antibiotic therapy to potentially be given. A type of bacteria called S. aureus is the most common cause of bone and joint infection. Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that is not killed by some antibiotics, and it is increasingly common in U.S. and non-U.S. medical centers. This problem will be studied by investigating whether an antibiotic called tedizolid is tolerable, safe and effective to treat bone and...
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Topical Application to Relieve Gout: Efficacy Trial & Safety (TARGETS)
This overall goal of this trial will be to demonstrate that DYV700 is safe and effective as a treatment for acute gout flares.
