ARTHRITIS

This study aimed to see if a knee replacement part made entirely of plastic stays in place as well as a part with a metal backing. Researchers followed 60 patients with severe arthritis for two years after their knee replacement surgery. They used special X-rays to measure tiny m…

This study compared two different thigh bone parts used in hip replacement surgery. Researchers wanted to see if one part was better at preserving the patient's natural bone density around the implant. They also measured how well patients could walk and move after surgery to see …

This study followed 360 patients for up to 10 years to see how well a hip resurfacing device works for arthritis. The goal was to check if the device improved pain and movement, and how often it needed to be replaced or fixed. Researchers tracked patients' hip function and took X…

This study tested a new smartphone app and support system designed to help people with rheumatoid arthritis track their symptoms between doctor visits. The goal was to see if this digital tool could improve patient satisfaction and help control disease activity. A trained manager…

This study tested whether an investigational drug called LEVI-04 could safely reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Over 500 participants with moderate to severe knee pain received either the drug or a placebo injection. The main goal was t…

This study tested whether a simple mobile device could help older hospital patients be more active. About 130 patients with conditions like COPD, heart failure, or frailty were randomly assigned to either use the device or not. The device gave visual feedback on their movement, a…

This study tested a shoulder implant called PyroTITAN™ HRA for people with arthritis. Researchers followed 156 patients for up to 10 years to see how well the implant worked to reduce pain and improve shoulder movement. The goal was to see if this implant could provide lasting re…

This study tested whether a 6-week walking program delivered over the phone could help people with arthritis manage their symptoms. Researchers enrolled 267 adults with various forms of arthritis and randomly assigned them to start the program immediately or after a year. The pro…

This study investigated whether taking acetaminophen (like Tylenol) interferes with aspirin's ability to prevent blood clots that cause heart attacks. Researchers tested 55 healthy adults and smokers, giving them the drugs in different orders to see if timing matters. The goal wa…

This study tested whether advanced imaging techniques could predict which patients with knee osteoarthritis would experience worsening joint damage over three years. Researchers followed 167 people with painful knee arthritis, using special X-rays and MRI scans to analyze bone te…

This study followed 225 people for 10 years after ACL knee surgery. Researchers measured knee joint space and pain levels to understand what factors lead to osteoarthritis. The goal is to identify risks like smoking, weight, or specific injury details to help future patients.

This study aimed to find out how common joint pain and arthritis are among people living in nursing homes, including those with dementia. Researchers examined 100 residents to count painful or swollen joints and check their mobility. The goal was to gather better information to h…