Orthopaedics

orthopaedics

NIHR Portfolio Studies - open to recruitment:

MeTeOR2: The Meniscal Transplant surgery or Optimised Rehabilitation full randomised trial
Principal Investigator: Mr Andrew Legg
Sponsor: University of Warwick
The meniscus is an important structure within the knee. Patients that have damaged their meniscus and had removal of their meniscus are more likely to develop persistent pain after this resulting in years of disability. This study will compare two treatments for patients with total meniscectomy - personalised knee physiotherapy or meniscal transplant.

RaCeR 2
Principal Investigator: Mr Kingsley Paul Draviaraj
Sponsor: University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust
The primary aim of the study is to assess whether (early) patient-directed rehabilitation results in less shoulder pain and disability at 12 weeks after surgical repair of full thickness tears of the rotator cuff compared to current standard (delayed) rehabilitation.

SCOOTT
Principal Investigator: Mr Jayanth Paniker
Sponsor: South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust
This study aims to determine clinical and cost effectiveness of treating arthritis of the base of the thumb, with our without surgery, and to determine the clinical cost effectiveness of trapeziectomy versus base of thumb joint replacement.

Original Research Projects [Sponsored by The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust]:

Motion in Knee Arthoplasty
Principal Investigator: Mr Kevin Wembridge
Sponsor: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
This study investigates whether pre-operative range of motion affect post-operative range of motion and need for manipulation under anaesthetic in total knee arthroplasty.

Assessment of sleep quality following carpal tunnel surgery
Principal Investigator: Dr Sarah Barkley
Sponsor: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
This study assesses sleep quality and determines whether carpal tunnel surgery (CTS) will lead to an improved sleep in patients.

NIHR portfolio studies - in set up:

DARFI: Database of Atypical and Rare Fractures and Injuries
Principal Investigator: Miss Lauren Thomson
Sponsor: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
To establish a national research collaborative platform looking into the outcomes of rarer and atypical fractures treated within Major Trauma Centres and Trauma Units.