Clinical Research Directory

Arthroscopic or Open Evaluation of Posterolateral Instability Associated With Lateral Epicondylitis

The elbow is a complex joint made up of three bones, three joints, and three ligaments. Repeated microtraumas can lead to ligament injuries and instability, tendon damage, or degenerative processes affecting the bones, cartilage, and bursae. As a result, elbow pain is not uncommon, and diagnosing the underlying problem is not always easy. One reason for this is the complex anatomy packed into a small space. Many disorders produce overlapping symptoms, making them hard to tell apart. In this context, diagnostic confusion isn't unusual. So, posterolateral rotatory instability of the elbow has symptoms similar to those of lateral epicondylitis, the main diagnosis for a painful elbow, but the way it's treated is different. However, a wrong diagnosis can be linked to treatment failure risks that might put the patient in a therapeutic, social, or work/sports dead end. An accurate and early diagnosis could allow for quickly setting up a treatment strategy suited to the condition. The relationship between posterolateral elbow instability and lateral epicondylitis has been little studied in the literature. This project is based on the hypothesis that lateral epicondylitis is often associated with posterolateral instability. Checking the lateral collateral ligament of the elbow during scheduled surgery to treat lateral epicondylitis, either arthroscopically or openly, could help better assess this relationship. The main aim of this study is to figure out the percentage of patients with posterolateral elbow instability, diagnosed either through arthroscopy or open surgery, among those with lateral epicondylitis who are up for surgery.

The Presence of a Therapy Dog Reduces Pain and Anxiety During Pediatric Elbow Pin Removal

The purpose of this research study is to assess whether the presence of therapy dogs can reduce pain and anxiety in children ages 3 to 10 having pins removed from their elbow.

MDR ExploR Radial Head System PMCF

The objective of this retrospective and prospective consecutive series PMCF study is to collect long-term data confirming safety, performance and clinical benefits of the ExploR Radial Head System (implants and instrumentation) when used for radial head arthroplasty.

A Study of Collagen Scaffold for the Repair of Elbow Cartilage Injury

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether adding a collagen protein scaffold can improve cartilage repair in elbow joint injuries, compared to standard surgery alone. The study will enroll 90 patients (aged 18-55) with elbow cartilage damage who haven't responded to conservative treatments. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the collagen scaffold help regenerate better-quality cartilage (measured by MRI scans at 3 and 6 months)? * Do patients experience better pain relief and elbow function after this combined treatment? Researchers will compare two groups: * Experimental group : Receives microfracture surgery + collagen scaffold implant * Active Comparator group : Receives microfracture surgery alone Participants will: * Undergo arthroscopic surgery (either procedure) * Complete follow-up visits at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months * Have MRI scans and functional assessments * Report pain levels and daily activity limitations through questionnaires