ORTHOPEDIC DISORDER

This study followed 310 people who had elbow replacement surgery to see how well their arm function improved over two years. Participants completed a questionnaire about daily arm use, and researchers tracked any complications or need for repeat surgery. The goal was to confirm t…

This small pilot study tested a web-based mind-body program (Web-TIRELESS) in 5 adults with painful upper-limb conditions and risky substance use. Participants completed 4 online video sessions at their own pace. The goal was to see if the program was feasible, acceptable, and he…

This study tested whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery improves satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb surgery under regional anesthesia were randomly assigned to either patient-controlled or d…

This study looked at 122 adults with a broken kneecap to compare two common surgical fixes: tension band wiring versus a locking plate. The goal was to see which method helps patients recover better in terms of pain, daily activities, and quality of life. Results will help surgeo…

This study looked at the quadriceps angle (Q angle) in 130 healthy adults aged 18-25. Researchers measured the angle while lying down, standing, and walking to see how it changes with movement. The goal was to find early signs of knee problems by comparing static and dynamic posi…

This study looked at whether follow-up visits by phone are as good as in-person visits for people recovering from sports medicine surgery. About 90 adults were randomly assigned to either virtual phone visits or in-person check-ups at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months after surgery…

This study looked at how drinking water with low or high calcium content affects calcium and hormone levels in the blood and urine. 41 healthy adults took part, first drinking low-calcium water, then high-calcium water. The goal was to see short-term metabolic changes, not to tre…

This study tested whether a low-cost, low-dose standing CT scanner can detect early signs of arthritis after ankle fractures better than standard methods. 97 adults with ankle fractures were followed for up to 5 years. The goal was to see if this imaging tool could find joint dam…

This study tested a new mixed reality tool called HOLOBLUEPRINT™, which helps surgeons plan and perform shoulder replacement surgery. 44 adults with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff tears took part. The main goal was to see how accurately the tool places the implant compared to…

This study looked at how often nursing home residents over 65 have joint complaints like pain or swelling. Researchers examined 100 residents, some with dementia and some without, to count tender or swollen joints. The goal was to better understand these issues in a group that is…