Kummell disease
MONDO:0003940A disease that presents as vertebral osteonecrosis typically affecting a thoracic vertebra with compression deformity, intravertebral vacuum cleft, and exaggerated kyphosis weeks to months after a minor traumatic injury.
Also known as: Kummell's disease, avascular necrosis of a vertebral body, bony vertebral centrum osteonecrosis, osteonecrosis of bony vertebral centrum, traumatic spondylopathy
33 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a cheaper plastic knee implant match the metal one in older adults?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial compares two types of knee replacement implants in people aged 75 and older: a standard metal-backed component and a cheaper all-polyethylene (plastic) one. The goal is to see if the all-polyethylene implant performs as well in terms of pain relief, movement, and how l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine surgery breakthrough? bone marrow clot may speed up fusion
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special clot made from a patient's own bone marrow can help spine bones heal together faster and more reliably after spinal fusion surgery. The trial involves 96 adults with degenerative spine disease. Half will receive the standard bone graft, and the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Digital diary aims to decode painful flares in spine condition
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates how people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) experience sudden worsening of symptoms, known as flares. Over 12 months, 40 participants use a digital diary to track symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and self-management strategies, and provide blood samples duri…
Sponsor: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hip implant under the microscope: 5-Year safety study launched
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is tracking 120 people who received a HYPE SCS hip stem during total hip replacement. Researchers will monitor how long the implant lasts, how satisfied patients are, and any complications over 5 years. The goal is to confirm the device is safe and works as intended in…
Sponsor: Societe dEtude, de Recherche et de Fabrication • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC