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Orthopaedics

Acute Open Reduction Internal Fixation Versus Distal Femur Replacement

This study focuses on individuals who have a distal femur fracture. A distal femur fracture is a condition in which the bone breaks in several pieces above the knee joint, requiring surgery. The purpose of ...

Other

Fractures: Topical Antibiotic Therapy to Reduce Infection

This study focuses on adults (18-80 years old) who have a severe lower leg/ankle fracture that will be treated with a screw and plate procedure. The purpose of the study is to help identify the ...

Other

Free-Hand Versus Distal Targeting Jig-Based for Distal Interlock Screw Placement

This study compares two techniques for the placement of interlocking screws in lower extremity orthopedic nails. With a freehand technique, the surgeon takes a sequence of X-rays before placing a screw to confirm the alignment ...

Hand ligament reconstruction surgery

Hand Ligament Reconstructions With Knee Collateral Ligament Allografts

The purpose of this study is to review clinical outcomes following hand ligament reconstruction surgery using allograft (cadaveric) knee collateral ligaments. Researchers believe that the use of allograft ligaments may eliminate the pain associated with ...

Lateral epicondylitis, Tennis elbow

Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis with a Percussive Therapy Device

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a percussive/massage therapy device (Theragun, CA) to improve pain and restore functional outcomes in acute lateral epicondylitis “tennis elbow.” Participants will undergo physical therapy ...