Disease of the tendon

This study tested whether injecting botulinum toxin A (Dysport) into the groin muscles could relieve chronic pain from adductor tendinopathy (pubalgia) in people who didn't get better with rest, anti-inflammatories, or physical therapy. Only 4 participants were enrolled before th…

This study tested a medicated patch containing ketoprofen (a pain reliever) for people with tendonitis or bursitis pain in the shoulder, elbow, or knee. About 381 adults with these conditions were randomly assigned to receive either the active patch or a placebo patch. The goal w…

This study looked at whether a special arm sleeve with embedded semiconductors, combined with injections of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells, could reduce pain and improve elbow function in people with tennis elbow. Only 5 adults aged 18-65 took part before the study was stopp…

This study tested whether the drug secukinumab could reduce pain and improve function in adults with moderate to severe rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common shoulder condition. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The trial was terminated early, and res…

This study tested the drug secukinumab against a placebo in 60 adults with moderate to severe rotator cuff tendinopathy, a painful shoulder condition. The goal was to see if secukinumab could improve symptoms and shoulder function over 24 weeks. However, the trial was terminated …

This study tested whether using a blood flow restriction (BFR) cuff during physical therapy could help people with shoulder injuries regain strength and return to activity faster. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The approach uses a special tourniquet t…

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …