Clinical Trials

Data Demonstrates Efficacy of Hip Replacement System

Results suggest a low risk of aseptic loosening of the Hip Innovation Technology's Reverse HRS.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.21.22

Study: Surgery May Be a Better Approach for Deltoid Ligament Rupture

Surgical repair is not usually undertaken because normal healing of the ankle provides enough healing time for the deltoid.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.16.22

ACL Repair Achieves Better Outcomes Than ACL Reconstruction

Trial data show ACL repair leads to significantly better mean hamstring muscle strength and isokinetic strength.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.15.22

Remplissage Reduces Risk of Recurrent Shoulder Instability

Study data show better outcomes for patients undergoing arthroscopic Bankart repair with remplissage.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.14.22

Spine/Neurology

SetPoint Medical Gains FDA Nod to Continue RESET-RA Study

Evaluates vagus nerve stimulation to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.13.22

Study: Acromioplasty Does Not Impact Rotator Cuff Repair Efficacy

Data show shoulder decompression surgery makes no significant difference in long-term procedural outcomes.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.12.22

Better Predictive Methods Can Help Young Patients Avoid Repeat Hip Surgery

Hip bone shallowness is key to determining the patients most at risk.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.09.22

Does Anatomic Reduction Matter in Displaced Tibial Spine Fractures?

Study data suggest anatomic reduction may be unnecessary.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 09.07.22

Spine/Neurology

Study: Premia Spine's TOPS Spinal Arthroplasty System is Cost-Effective

Product is designed to offer treatment alternative for patients with spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 08.23.22

Biologics

Study: BONESUPPORT’s CERAMENT G Can Help Save Infected Limbs

Data show effectiveness of antibiotic-eluting bone graft substitute in managing bone infections.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 08.19.22

Biologics | Spine/Neurology

NuVasive Touts Positive Results of Bioactive Interbody Study

Attrax Putty and Modulus XLIF implant achieved complete bone bridging in 97.8% of patients.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 07.26.22

Spine/Neurology

Anatomic Reduction Not Always Needed to Treat Tibial Spine Fractures

Study examines surgery's impact on healing, range of motion, and limb laxity.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.19.22

Surgery Generally Needed to Treat Posterior Shoulder Instability

Study shows non-operative treatment was ineffective in nearly half of all cases.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.15.22

Smaller Opioid Medication Levels Can Curb Post-Surgical Knee Pain

Prescribing lower quantities of opioid medication appears to be as effective in appropriately controlling post-operative pain as higher quantities, study finds.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.14.22

Spine/Neurology

OssDsign Completes Patient Enrollment in Spinal Fusion Study

Patients will be monitored for the next 24 months.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.11.22

Extremities

No Revisions, Few Complications for Exactech's Total Ankle System

Vantage study patients reported positive results and demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in pain scores.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.06.22

Spine/Neurology

SpineX Begins SCONE Clinical Trial

Will evaluate SCONE spinal neuromodulation device for neurogenic bladder.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 07.05.22

Biologics

First Patient Enrolled in BioRestorative Therapies' Chronic Lumbar Disc Disease Trial

Up to 99 eligible patients will be randomized at up to 15 U.S. centers to receive either the investigational drug (BRTX-100) or control in a 2:1 fashion.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.05.22

Large Joint