Hospital For Special Surgery, New York

This study tested whether a special thermal camera (FLIR) can help measure pain and disease severity in people newly diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Thirty adults with CRPS in one limb had a picture of their foot taken with the camera and filled out pain que…

This early-stage study tested whether a low, non-antibiotic dose of doxycycline could help people with tennis elbow (elbow tendinopathy) feel better and stick with their exercise program. 21 adults with elbow pain lasting 6 weeks or more took the drug twice daily for 12 weeks. Th…

This study tested whether giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through an IV or as a pill works better for pain after lower back surgery. The goal was to see if either method could reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers and their side effects. 166 adults having spinal fusion sur…

This study tested whether adding acupuncture to a standard recovery plan helps people who have hip replacement surgery use fewer opioids and recover faster. 484 adults took part. Researchers placed tiny needles in the ear during surgery to see if it lowers pain and opioid use aft…

This study tested whether practicing mindfulness meditation before total knee replacement surgery can improve mental well-being and physical recovery. Thirty adults were randomly assigned to either meditate before surgery or wait until after. The goal was to see if the approach i…

This study tested whether dronabinol, a drug similar to cannabis, can help reduce the need for opioid painkillers after knee replacement surgery. 114 adults were randomly assigned to receive either dronabinol or a placebo before and after surgery. Researchers measured opioid use,…

This study tested whether adding a specific nerve block to standard pain management could help people who had knee replacement surgery. 244 adults were randomly assigned to receive the extra nerve block or not. Researchers measured pain scores and how much opioid pain medication …

This study tested whether adding genicular nerve blocks to standard pain treatment helps people who have ACL knee surgery. 192 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the extra nerve blocks or usual care. The goal was to see if the blocks reduce opioid painkiller use and …

This study looked at 40 people who used cannabis within a month before surgery. Doctors used a bedside ultrasound to check if their stomachs still had food or liquid, which could raise risks during anesthesia. The goal was to see if cannabis use delays stomach emptying, but this …

This study tested whether a 6-week training program delivered through a mobile app could improve agility and movement control in 19 high school athletes aged 14-18. Researchers measured how often participants used the app and checked their movement quality before and after the pr…

This study followed 130 people aged 35 or younger with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), a hip condition that can lead to cartilage damage and early arthritis. Researchers used MRI scans over 5 years to see how cartilage changes over time. The goal was to identify which patient…

This study used bedside ultrasound to compare stomach contents before surgery in 354 people who take weekly GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) versus those who don't. The goal was to see if these drugs cause delayed stomach emptying, which could raise the risk of complications duri…

This study looked at 70 people with spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and joints. Researchers measured immune markers in the blood to see if they could predict how the disease would progress or how well someone would respond to treatment. The…