Hip & Knee Research
Hip & Knee Research
Hip & Knee Research
Hip & Knee Research
Research Projects
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South Campus Research Unit for Bone and Soft Tissue
FOOT & ANKLE research
ongoing studies
FIRM
The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this research study (REB19-1743)
Study Overview
A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Fixation Insitu vs Removal for Midfoot Lisfranc Injuries
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A Lisfranc injury refers to a dislocation or fracture of the bones in the middle of your foot. These injuries are relatively uncommon, accounting for only 0.2% of all fractures or dislocations of the midfoot. Despite their rarity, these are frequently life-changing injuries. Lisfranc injuries are usually treated operatively involving the implantation of screws and/or plates. However, surgeons are uncertain if removing the hardware is the optimal treatment plan.
In this trial, participants are randomized into one of two groups; removal of hardware group or retention of hardware. The purpose of this study is to be able to compare clinical and patient outcomes between the removal of screws to determine which treatment is the best outcome for the patient’s care. Our goal of this research is to offer solid evidence for implant removal or retentivity in treated Lisfranc injuries.
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Current Status
Active. Recruiting. 16 Patients Recruited
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Lead Principal Investigator
Dr. Prism Schneider
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Local Principal Investigator
PEAK
The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this research study (REB22-0473)
Study Overview
A Longitudinal Cohort Study Evaluating Mental Health and Body Weight Outcomes Following Surgical Intervention of Ankle Fractures
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Ankle fractures are one of the most common fracture types and depending on the severity, they may need emergency surgical fixation to reduce the occurrence of hypoperfusion and nerve damage. Although these injuries are often perceived as low-risk injuries, physical recovery and rehabilitation are often accompanied by extended periods of immobility that may have a significant impact on patients' lives.
The primary purpose of this study is to determine if the period of forced inactivity following surgical fixation of an ankle fracture has any associations with an individual's body weight and mental health status. Our goal for this study is to establish a relationship between these factors to help orthopaedic surgeons better inform their patients and set expectations for recovery of these injuries
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Current Status
Active, Starting Recruitment.
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Lead Principal Investigator
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Co-Investigators
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COMPLETED studies
CADENCE: Outcomes of Cadence® Total Ankle System Replacement
Study Overview
Clinical Evaluation of Integra® Cadence™ Total Ankle System in Primary Ankle Joint Replacement (CADENCE)
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A post market, prospective, non-randomized, multi-center, open-label, clinical study using survivorship as the reference performance goal to study the safety and efficacy of the Cadence Total Ankle System (TAS) when used for primary ankle arthroplasty.
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Current Status
Study Completed.
To learn more visit: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03142958
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Lead Principal Investigator
Dr. Timothy Daniels
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LEAD SHC Site Investigator
Dr. Andrew Dodd
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Sponsor: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this research study (REB18-0376)
Foot Pain (Stress Fracture) Study
Study Overview
Use of Advanced Medical Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of Bone Stress Injuries
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Experiencing Foot Pain? It could be a navicular injury. A navicular stress fracture is an injury to the navicular bone in the foot, often seen in athletes due to overuse or trauma. Researchers are looking for participants for a study using medical imaging to understand navicular stress fractures and injuries.
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Current Status
Recruitment closed. Participant follow ups in progress.
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Lead Principal Investigator:
Steven Boyd, PhD
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LEAD SHC Site Investigator:
Dr. Andrew Dodd
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Sponsor: GE Healthcare & the National Basketball Association (NBA)
The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this research study (REB17-1934)
Dual-Fluoroscopy Hindfoot Gait Study
Study Overview
Comparative Dual-Fluoroscopy Analysis of the Hindfoot Complex Kinematics Following Ankle Arthrodesis and Total Ankle Arthroplasty
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After surgery there is a risk of further progression of arthritis or wearing down the replaced joint surfaces. This can lead to walking abnormalities involving the heel. This study is to compares and assess how the joints move in the ankle and hindfoot. We are looking at this in patients who have already had surgery on their ankle. The two surgeries used to treat osteoarthritis are ankle arthrodesis (AA) and total ankle replacement (TAR). Using dual-fluoroscopy imaging allows the team to look at how the joints around the ankle move, and what effect TAR and AA have on that motion.
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Current Status
Active. Recruitment closed at SHC site.
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Lead Principal Investigator:
Dr. Andrew Dodd
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The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this research study (REB19-1743)
Calcaneal Imaging Study: The Impact of Calcaneal Fractures
Study Overview
The Impact of Residual Deformity on Outcomes After Calcaneus Fractures
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Heel bone (calcaneus) fractures are a common, often life-changing, injury. There are multiple ways to fix these fractures. Although the goal of treatment is to return the heel bone to its original shape and position, it is unclear which long-term defects result in poor function. To improve treatment of these complex injuries, we need a better understanding of calcaneus anatomy after it has healed and how this affects pain and function. In this study, we will do CT scans of the feet and ankles after the calcaneus has healed to examine its anatomy. We predict that restoring the height, width and alignment of the calcaneus will result in better patient satisfaction than restoring the joint surface. The results of this study will help surgeons treating calcaneus fractures.
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Current Status
Recruitment closed at SHC site. Participant follow ups in progress.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Dr. Andrew Dodd
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The University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board has approved this research study (REB16-2032)