Active clinical trials for "Osteoarthritis, Hip"

The objective of this study is to assess the medical and economic relevance of teleconsulting for Rehabilitation After Hip and Knee Surgical Procedures.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the form of rehabilitation following primary total hip arthroplasty has an influence on patient satisfaction or functional performance in the eighteen weeks following surgery.

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the Mini Hip (Corin, U.K.) femoral component has a predictable and stable migration pattern (mean migration of the femoral component in three-dimensions,in mm) over a three year period, compared to a conventional cementless stem (Metafix, Corin, U.K.). The secondary objectives of this study are to determine whether the Trinity (Corin, U.K.) acetabular component has a predictable and stable migration pattern over a three year period and to measure the linear wear of femoral head into the ECIMA Highly Cross-linked polyethylene.

In total hip arthroplasty several approaches can be used. The newly introduced minimally invasive anterior approach is supposed to cause less damage to tendons and muscles. At the same time there are reports that there are more complications when this approach is used. The direct lateral approach is the most used in Norway and is well documented. There are however those who postulate that there is to high risk of damage to the gluteus medius causing Trendelenburg gait. In the investigators hospital both the anterior and direct lateral approach is used with good result. The investigators main study hypothesis is that there is no difference between the use of anterior or direct lateral approach i total hip arthroplasty in regards to postoperative function and pain, complications, radiological finds (X-ray and MRI), markers for muscle damage (i.e CK-total) or other clinical outcomes.

Orthopedic surgery is reportedly among the most painful surgical procedures. Surgical damage following major orthopedic surgery often involves a large, deep incision with considerable tissue dissection and muscle, bone, and vascular exposure. Post-operative pain after such surgery is exacerbated on movement or by reflex spasms of the muscles, which may delay mobilization, reduce satisfaction, prolong hospitalization, and possibly increase medical costs. We design a prospective randomized study for postoperative pain control following total hip arthroplasty.

The goal of this study was to compare early results of Total Hip Replacement (THR) in 2 groups of patients: with and without closed suction drainage (CSD). Patients were followed for 3 months post operatively.

The specific aim of this proposed study is to conduct a prospective RSA clinical study at Massachusetts General Hospital involving 50 patients receiving primary total hip replacements. All patients will receive the vitamin E treated polyethylene acetabular inserts. Short-term femoral head penetration and long-term steady state wear of the polyethylene will be measured using both RSA and Martell analysis techniques. Stability of the acetabular and femoral components will be measured in all patients using RSA analysis. The stability of the cemented femoral stems will be compared to the stability of the cementless femoral components as well as to historic data in the literature. In addition, all patients will complete a self-administered questionnaire to assess the clinical outcome of the surgery and patient satisfaction.

Hip replacements are being performed on an increasingly active population, who are likely to wear their implants out prematurely. New hip replacements have been devised to minimise the risk of failure. DePuy RSA RCT is a randomised controlled trial designed to compare the performance of two established types of hip replacements using Corail and Tri-Lock stems along with Deltamotion acetabular component. The primary objective of the trial is to compare the long term stability of these two devices.To do this, the study will use an advanced 3D Xray technique to detect migration of the components at 3 years. The study will also measure micromotion of Corail, Tri-Lock and Deltamotion components, patient reported outcome measures and change in bone density.This study is being conducted at a single site, at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.

Study purpose is to evaluate perioperative usefulness of Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in total hip arthroplasty (THA) surgery. The study is designed as a randomized double blinded study using saline as placebo. The measurement outcomes includes objective variables (MRI, dynamometer) as well as subjective measurements (Oxford Hip Score, Harris Hip Score). Patients are assigned to two different groups, according to a randomization list. PRP (approximately 9ml from which 1ml is delivered to in-house laboratory for the measurement of platelet count) is obtained from venous blood and applied to m. gluteus medius during the closure of modified lateral approach (Hardinge). Study participants are evaluated preoperatively by trained physiotherapist. After surgery, participants undergo clinical evaluation and imaged (MRI) at 3 and 12 months post-operative. In the same time points, strength, Harris Hip Score and Oxford Hip Score. At the end of the study, the nature of the injected substance is revealed to the patients.

What is the intensity of F-PET uptake adjacent to four analyzed hip endoprosthetic components and in healthy femur and acetabulum, 1, 4 and 9 months after surgery?