Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

This study tests whether a special clot made from a patient's own bone marrow can help spine bones heal together faster and more reliably after spinal fusion surgery. The trial involves 96 adults with degenerative spine disease. Half will receive the standard bone graft, and the …

This study planned to test electrochemotherapy (ECT) with bleomycin in people with desmoid fibromatosis, a non-cancerous but locally aggressive tumor. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink the tumor and improve symptoms like pain. However, the study was withdrawn befo…

This pilot study looks at combining two knee surgeries into one: a partial knee replacement and an ACL repair. It aims to see if doing both at the same time is safe and effective for people with knee arthritis and a torn ACL. The study will collect data from 15 patients to measur…

This study tests a spine surgery for 20 teenagers (ages 12-21) with a specific type of scoliosis called Lenke 1. The goal is to correct the spine curve and improve quality of life. Researchers will measure how well the surgery works using X-rays and patient questionnaires.

This study looks at 300 adults with difficult veins who need orthopedic surgery. Researchers want to see if placing an advanced IV line before surgery saves operating room time and improves safety. The goal is to find a better way to manage these patients and reduce costs.

This study follows 26 people who had hip surgery (periacetabular osteotomy) for hip dysplasia. Researchers want to see how many return to their favorite sports and how well they recover. The study collects data from medical records and patient reports, focusing on pain levels and…

This study compares robot-assisted knee replacement to the standard manual technique in 50 patients with partial knee arthritis. The goal is to see which method better prevents early implant loosening, measured with special X-rays. Participants will be followed for two years afte…

This study gathers information from 77 Italian patients with a rare, low-grade bone tumor called clear cell chondrosarcoma. Researchers will review medical records, imaging, and tissue samples to find patterns that might predict whether the tumor will come back or spread. The goa…

This study is observing 382 healthcare workers at an orthopedic hospital to understand the 'quiet quitting' phenomenon—where employees do the minimum required. Researchers will use a special scale to measure detachment, lack of motivation, and lack of initiative, and also assess …