JOINT DISEASES

This study looked at a medical device called the Guided Growth Plate System Plus (GGPSP) used to fix leg bone deformities in children who are still growing. Researchers reviewed the records of 69 children who had already been treated with the device to see if it was safe and work…

This study tested a new medicine called LEVI-04 to see if it can reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 518 adults with knee pain took either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to measure pain changes using standard pain scales. The trial is complete, and res…

This study looked at whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who had a stroke and have weakness on one side (hemiplegia). Forty participants aged 50-85 with lasting shoulder pain were treated. The goal was to see if the laser c…

This study tested whether a custom knee brace connected to a mobile app and motion sensors can improve symptoms and daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. 36 participants wore either a custom brace with app support, a custom brace with exercises, or a standard brace w…

This study tested whether using a Fitbit activity tracker, a smartphone app, and brief coaching from a physical therapist could help people with knee osteoarthritis become more active and sit less. Fifty-one adults with knee arthritis took part. The goal was to see if these tools…

This study tested a combination of three natural ingredients—Boswellia serrata, curcumin, and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)—in 100 adults with joint pain or stiffness. The goal was to see if the supplement could reduce inflammation and improve symptoms like pain and mobility. Resul…

This study followed 225 people who had ACL knee surgery to see what factors lead to arthritis later. Researchers checked knee structure and function 2 and 10 years after surgery. The goal is to find ways to prevent arthritis after ACL injuries.

This study tested updated features of the ROSA Knee System, a robot used to help surgeons perform knee replacements. Forty adults having knee surgery took part. The goal was to check if the new features were safe and easy for surgeons to use, not to improve patient outcomes direc…