ARTHRITIS

This study compared two different hip implant designs to see which one better preserves the strength of the thigh bone around the implant after hip replacement surgery. It involved 40 patients with hip problems like severe arthritis who needed a total hip replacement. Researchers…

This study aimed to see if a knee replacement part made entirely of plastic stays in place as well as a part with a metal backing. Researchers followed 60 patients with severe arthritis for two years after their knee replacement surgery. They used special X-rays to measure tiny m…

This study followed 360 patients for up to 10 years to see how well a hip resurfacing device works for arthritis. The goal was to check if the device improved pain and movement, and how often it needed to be replaced or fixed. Researchers tracked patients' hip function and took X…

This study tested a new smartphone app and support system designed to help people with rheumatoid arthritis track their symptoms between doctor visits. The goal was to see if this digital tool could improve patient satisfaction and help control disease activity. A trained manager…

This study tested whether an investigational drug called LEVI-04 could safely reduce pain and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Over 500 participants with moderate to severe knee pain received either the drug or a placebo injection. The main goal was t…

This study tested whether a simple mobile device could help older hospital patients be more active. About 130 patients with conditions like COPD, heart failure, or frailty were randomly assigned to either use the device or not. The device gave visual feedback on their movement, a…

This study tested a shoulder implant called PyroTITAN™ HRA for people with arthritis. Researchers followed 156 patients for up to 10 years to see how well the implant worked to reduce pain and improve shoulder movement. The goal was to see if this implant could provide lasting re…

This study tested whether a 6-week walking program delivered over the phone could help people with arthritis manage their symptoms. Researchers enrolled 267 adults with various forms of arthritis and randomly assigned them to start the program immediately or after a year. The pro…

This study followed 225 people for 10 years after they had surgery to repair a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in their knee. Researchers wanted to understand what factors—like age, weight, smoking, or the original knee injury—increase the risk of developing arthritis later…

This study aimed to find out how common joint pain and arthritis are among people living in nursing homes, including those with dementia. Researchers examined 100 residents to count painful or swollen joints and check their mobility. The goal was to gather better information to h…

This study investigated whether taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) interferes with aspirin's ability to prevent blood clots and heart attacks. Researchers tested 55 healthy adults and smokers, giving them the medications in different orders to see if timing matters. The goal was to u…

This study tested whether advanced imaging techniques could predict which patients with knee osteoarthritis would experience worsening joint damage over three years. Researchers followed 167 people with painful knee arthritis, using special X-rays and MRI scans to analyze bone te…