Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

This study looks at whether using a robot during partial knee replacement helps prevent the new joint from loosening too soon. Fifty people aged 50 to 80 with knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to get either robot-assisted or standard surgery. Researchers will use special X…

This pilot study tests a spine surgery for 20 teenagers (ages 12-21) with a specific type of scoliosis (curved spine). The surgery aims to correct the curve and prevent it from getting worse, while keeping as much natural movement as possible. Researchers will measure success wit…

This study planned to see if electrochemotherapy (using electric pulses to help chemotherapy enter cells) could shrink desmoid tumors and ease symptoms. It was designed for people with growing, painful tumors who couldn't have surgery or other treatments. However, the study was w…

This study looks at people who had two knee surgeries at the same time: a partial knee replacement and a repair of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The goal is to see if doing both together helps patients with knee arthritis and a torn ACL. About 15 patients will be followed…

This study looks at whether putting in advanced IV lines before orthopedic surgery helps patients whose veins are hard to find. The goal is to see if this approach saves time in the operating room and improves patient safety. About 300 adults with documented difficult veins are t…

This study looks back at 77 cases of a rare bone cancer called clear cell chondrosarcoma in Italy. Researchers want to learn more about how the disease behaves and what affects a patient's outlook. By reviewing medical records and images, they hope to create a better way to predi…

This study observes 382 healthcare workers at an orthopedic hospital to understand the 'quiet quitting' phenomenon—where employees emotionally detach, lose motivation, and avoid extra tasks. Researchers use surveys to measure these behaviors and their impact on quality of life. T…