JOINT DISEASES

This study looked at a medical device used to fix bone deformities in children's legs, like knock-knees or bowlegs. Researchers checked the safety and how well the device worked in 69 children who had already been treated. The goal was to see if the device corrected the bone shap…

This study looked at whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who have had a stroke. Forty participants aged 50-85 with lasting shoulder pain after a stroke received the laser treatment. The goal was to see if it helps with pain…

This study tested whether a custom knee brace connected to a mobile app and motion sensors can improve symptoms and daily function for people with knee osteoarthritis. 36 adults aged 45-75 with mild to moderate knee OA wore their assigned brace for 6 months and completed surveys …

This study tested a dietary supplement containing Boswellia serrata, curcumin, and MSM in 100 adults with joint pain or stiffness. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured inflammation markers and arthritis symptoms using a stand…

This Phase 2 trial tested a drug called LEVI-04 in 518 adults with knee osteoarthritis. The drug is designed to block pain signals. Researchers measured pain changes using a standard knee pain scale. The goal is to see if LEVI-04 can safely reduce pain and improve daily function.

This study tested whether a Fitbit activity tracker, a smartphone app, and phone calls with a physical therapist could help people with knee osteoarthritis become more active and sit less. Fifty-one participants were split into two groups: one received the program right away, the…

This study tested updated features of the ROSA Knee System, a robot used during knee replacement surgery. Forty adults having knee replacement took part. The goal was to check if the new features were safe and easy for surgeons to use, not to cure or treat the disease.

This study followed 225 people who had ACL reconstruction surgery to see how their knees were doing 10 years later. Researchers looked at X-rays and pain scores to find out which factors increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis. The goal is to better understand long-term ou…