Comparison of Training Load With/Out Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rheumatoid Populations
Rheumatoid ArthritisMyositis3 moreThe study will investigate the effects of a traditional, high-intensity strengthening program compared to an investigational low-intensity strengthening program that also uses blood flow restriction as part of the training program. Both groups will be compared to a control group, which will receive no training. Measures of strength, function, and patient outcomes will be taken before starting the training, at mid-term, and at the end of the 8-week training program. Additionally, investigators will collect outcome data at 6 and 12 months after completing the program to assess for long term outcomes. The eligible populations are participants with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), or myositis. The study will include about 15 participants per group, or 45 people with each diagnosis.
Study of Medical Ultrasound for Rhizarthrosis
RhizarthrosisIt was never investigated which preservative non-invasive treatments are superior to treat rhizarthrosis. This randomized study compares the effect of 1. hand therapy vs. 2. therapeutic ultrasound vs. 3. hand therapy plus therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of rhizarthrosis.
New Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Hydrogel for the Treatment of the Pain of Knee Arthrosis
OsteoarthritisKnee1 moreProspective, multicenter study, unmasked, single-arm, to study the safety and efficacy of a new hydroxyethyl cellulose hydrogel for the treatment of the knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Development of Knee Osteoarthritis After Arthroscopic Partial Resection of Degenerative Meniscus...
Osteoarthritis of the KneeArthroscopy1 moreIt has been previously demonstrated that the risk for the development of knee osteoarthritis is increased after both meniscus tear and meniscectomy. However, it is still unclear whether this is due to the meniscus tear per se, the surgery, or whether the development of knee osteoarthritis is completely independent of the two. Accordingly, the aim of the study is to investigate the effect of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy on the development of knee osteoarthritis 2 to 10 years after the procedure.
Effectiveness of Hemi- Versus Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Using Implants of the "Epoca" System
OsteoarthritisThe clinical question on whether or not to replace the glenoid component in patients with a degenerative shoulder disease, has not been answered yet in a randomized study with enough statistical power. In this study, patients are randomly allocated to a treatment with a hemi- or total shoulder arthroplasty using implants of the Epoca system. The primary objective is the comparison of pain and function between the treatment groups after 5 years using the Constant score.
the Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplementation in Patients With End-stage Knee Osteoarthritis
Vitamin D DeficiencySarcopenia1 moreOsteoarthritis (OA) knee is one of the commonest chronic degenerative conditions. It causes disability in elderlies due to pain and stiffness. The prevalence of radiologic knee osteoarthritis increases in proportion to age, reaching an astounding 64.1% for patients who are over 60 years of age. In 2021, there were over 26,000 patients on the Hospital Authority (HA) waiting list for knee total knee replacement (TKR) and with only 4300 TKRs performed, the nominal waiting time for TKR was almost 89 months. Low vitamin D can adversely affect cartilage thickness and study suggested that low serum vitamin D is associated with increased radiographic knee OA progression. A systematic review concluded that vitamin D supplements can improve pain and function in patients with knee OA. Vitamin D has long been recognized for its effect on musculoskeletal health and increasing attention has been focused for its effect on muscle function. Vitamin D have a direct effect on muscle hypertrophy by acting on specific vitamin D receptors (VDRs) on myocytes, and sufficient levels of vitamin D in patients have been found to correlate with an increase in the size, number, and strength of muscle fibres. Vitamin D also seems to exert beneficial effects by its interplay with myokines such as myostatin and irisin. One study also showed that muscle nuclear VDR was increased by 30% and augmented muscle fibre size by 10% in elderly females (mean age of 78 years) taking vitamin D orally at a rate of 100 µg/day (4000 IU/day) for 4 months. This will be a double-blinded RCT investigating the effect of vitamin D supplements or knee muscle strength, physical function, pain symptoms and, sarcopenia status. The study will be a follow-up study with assessment at baseline, 3- ,6-and 12-months post vitamin D intervention.
Efficacy of Amniotic Suspension Allograft in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee OsteoarthritisThis study is being conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ASA compared to placebo in the management of osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms of the knee.
Total Knee Arthroplasty Using an Active Robotic System
Knee OsteoarthritisFor the first time in Russia, it is planned to introduce and study primary knee arthroplasty using an active robotic system. The aim is to increase the efficiency of primary total knee arthroplasty using an active robotic surgical system. Traditional endoprosthetics of the knee joint (TKA) has now reached its maximum manufacturability and efficiency, but the accuracy of the performance depends on the skill and experience of the surgeon, as well as the efficiency of the cutting instrument (oscillator saw) when performing bone resection, the condition of the instrument and on the density of bone tissue fabric, which is highly variable. Modern RSS used in orthopedics include a robotic arm, robotic cutting devices with a computer navigation system, which are in active, semi-automatic or passive control mode. The main advantage of robotic systems is accurate preliminary planning using 3D modeling, use individual implant selection and virtual positioning.The active robotic surgical system TSolution-One allows participants to level the error in the positioning of the implant. The active robotic surgical system (ARSS) allows to correctly install the implant, which affects its service life, reduces the risks of postoperative complications, quickly returns to the usual way of life and forgets about the technical negative sensations and limitations that existed before the operation.It is planned to conduct an open-label retrospective and prospective clinical study in parallel observations.The study is planned to include 300 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint stage 3-4 (according to Kellgren-Lawrence). Investigators took three groups of patients, 100 patients each, and offered different options for total knee arthroplasty techniques.According to the research:-A clinical active robotic system for primary total knee arthroplasty will be introduced in Russia-There will be recommended indications and contraindications for this system in patients with gonarthrosis-The methodology of preoperative planning will be improved-The results of primary knee arthroplasty with an active robotic system will be evaluated in comparison with standard techniques and computer navigation-The methodology developed and improved in the dissertation will be introduced into the work of the clinical departments of traumatology, orthopedics and disaster surgery, studying the learning curve.
Effects of Reparel™ Knee Sleeve on Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee OsteoarthritisThe goals of treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) is to improve or maintain quality of life, mobility and function, pain relief, and improve inflammation. The different treatment options for knee OA have been extensively studied and implemented, but the optimum treatment is still undecided. There is a belief that anti-inflammatory sleeve technology may be beneficial in treating knee OA. The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical effects of Reparel™ knee sleeve regarding mobility, functionality, and pain outcomes in managing knee OA.
Effects of a Weight Loss Program in People With Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip OsteoarthritisOverweight and ObesityThis randomised controlled trial will compare the effects of a weight loss and exercise program to exercise only on clinical outcomes in 100 people with hip osteoarthritis (OA) and overweight or obesity. The primary aim is to find out whether a weight loss and exercise program will improve hip pain more than an exercise program alone at 6 months follow-up