Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

This study looks at whether injecting a patient's own bone marrow into the hip during arthroscopic surgery can improve recovery for torn hip cartilage (labral tears). About 80 adults aged 18-55 with this condition will be randomly assigned to get surgery plus the injection or sur…

This study tests a surgery called SAMBB for people with severe, progressive flat feet (PCFD). The surgery uses a small bone graft to realign the foot. Researchers will use 3D weight-bearing CT scans to measure how well the foot alignment improves. The study plans to enroll 20 adu…

This study tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. 46 adults aged 30-70 with shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to receive either real laser therapy or a sham treatment…

This study tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy to standard physical therapy helps reduce pain and improve movement after knee replacement surgery. About 46 adults aged 50 to 80 will be randomly assigned to receive either real laser therapy or a sham treatment alongs…

This study looks at patients who had a cartilage cell transplant (using their own cells on a special material) for knee injuries between 1999 and 2006. Researchers will check their knee function, pain, and quality of life up to 25 years after surgery. The goal is to see how well …

This study will test a new digital tool that helps people with rare diseases (or their parents) give and manage permission for their medical data and samples to be used in research. The goal is to make it easier for patients to stay involved and have a say in how their informatio…