Evaluation of Standard and Robot Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty With a Bicrucatie Retaining Prosthesis...
Osteo Arthritis KneeThe first study goal is to compare the outcomes between Posterior Stabilized and Bicruciate Retaining TKA. Additionally, the second goal is to evaluate the effect of robot assisted surgery in both Posterior Stabilized and Bicruciate Retaining TKA.
Osteoarthritis Running & Cartilage Assessment
OsteoarthritisKneeKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease affecting millions of Canadians. Exercise is a core treatment for knee OA, and is advocated by all clinical guidelines. However, the safety of recreational running in the presence of knee OA is unclear. There are no studies available to provide direct data to appropriately inform runners and clinicians whether running should be advocated for joint health. Our research study will address this gap.
A Phase 2b/3a Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of JointStem in Patients Diagnosed as Knee...
OsteoarthritisKneeThis study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled, multi-center, superiority study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of JointStem, autologous adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cells (AdMSC), in patients diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis. Following a 2-week screening period, approximately 140 subjects will be randomly assigned into one of the following two arms in a 1:1 ratio (1 JointStem : 1 Placebo). After each subject completes 48-Weeks visit (Visit 8) and the data management team confirms all individual data have no issue, the individual database will be locked and the blinding will be open for the statistical analysis.
Mako Functionally Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasty vs Mako Mechanically Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasty...
Osteo Arthritis KneeOsteoarthritis1 moreThis study evaluates outcomes of robotic-arm assisted mechanically aligned total knee arthroplasty [MA TKA] versus robotic-arm assisted functionally aligned total knee arthroplasty [FA TKA]. Half the study will receive MA TKA and half will receive FA TKA.
Use of a Putty as Gap Filler in Open-wedge Osteotomy
Osteo Arthritis KneeRationale: Realignment osteotomies around the knee are a proven surgical treatment for unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis and a malalignment. Osteotomies can be very painful in the early postoperative phase. This is probably due to a combination of bony cut (bone pain) and postoperative hematoma (bleeding and leakage of the bone marrow) in the surrounding soft tissue. The AttraX® Putty can be used as a gap filler in open wedge osteotomies to potentially reduce postoperative pain by reducing the bleeding from the bone gap. Objective: The main aim of this study is to determine whether early postoperative pain is decreased when the osteotomy gap is filled with AttraX® Putty, compared to conventional open wedge osteotomy without filling the gap. The secondary aims are faster accelerated rehabilitation/regaining function, reduction of local blood loss, accelerated bone union, comparable surgical accuracy, and the occurrence of (serious) adverse events. Study design: Single-blinded, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Study population: Adult patients qualifying for open-wedge tibial, open-wedge femur or double level osteotomy. Intervention: According to a randomization scheme, the osteotomy gap will be filled with either the synthetic ceramic material AttraX® Putty or without a gap filler (conventional method). Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study endpoint is the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain during the first week postoperative. The secondary study endpoints are faster rehabilitation/regaining function, reduction of local blood loss, accelerated bone union, comparable surgical accuracy, and (serious) adverse events. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: Patients may have the advantage of experiencing less pain postoperatively if they are treated with the AttraX® Putty, which can contribute to a faster rehabilitation. Risks to the AttraX® Putty group may include an allergic reaction, failure to promote bone fusion and excessive bone growth. However, the preclinical studies and clinical studies show that the use of AttraX® Putty is safe for use in humans.
Therapeutic Effects of Combination Tape in Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee OsteoarthritisTaping is a non-invasive technique that has been used for various musculoskeletal conditions, including knee OA. However, there is limited research on the effects of combination taping techniques on disability, functional capacity, and knee isokinetic torque in patients with knee OA.
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Anti-inflammatory (Canakinumab) and Cartilage Stimulating (LNA043)...
Knee OsteoarthritisThe study will establish safety and efficacy of canakinumab and LNA043 in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Treatment Effects of Subcutaneous Injections of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium vs Placebo in Participants...
OsteoarthritisKneeThe purpose of this study is to measure the change in pain and function with subcutaneous injections of pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) compared with subcutaneous injections of placebo in participants with knee osteoarthritis pain. Study details include: The study duration will be up to 28 weeks per participant The treatment duration will be 6 weeks. The visit frequency will be twice weekly during treatment..
A Powered Exoskeleton for Veterans With Knee OA
Knee OsteoarthritisThe purpose of this study is to evaluate in-laboratory mobility outcomes, pain perception, and user satisfaction with the Keeogo , a robotic exoskeleton for providing assistance on knees during stand and swing for a population with impaired mobility, as compare with standard knee braces. The investigators hypothesize that participants could have improved performance outcomes on walk test, timed up and go test, stair test, pick up penny from floor test, and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) when using the Keeogo as compared with their prescribed knee braces.
Personalised Against Standard High Tibial Osteotomy
Medial Knee OsteoarthritisA study to compare the accuracy of achieving the planned correction between personalised (TOKA) high tibial osteotomy (HTO) procedure and standard generic HTO procedure.