Clinical Joint Registry
The joint registry is a collection of data on individuals who have had joint disease including follow up and evaluation of response to therapy. The purpose of the joint registry is to establish a comprehensive patient database to collect and store clinical data associated with use of implantable joint devices to permit quantitative evaluation and qualitative assessment of factors impacting health outcome.
Uniglide Mobile Bearing Knee Replacement
Dr. Stefan Kreuzer located in Houston Texas, one of co-lead investigator participating in the Uniglide Mobile Bearing Partial Knee Replacement study, implanted his first study patient on December 1, 2008.
Cormet Post Approval Surveillance Study
Dr. Stefan Kreuzer located in Houston Texas, one of the lead investigator for the Cormet Post Approval Study, implanted the first study patient on April 21, 2008
Anterior Hip Resurfacing
The direct anterior approach to Hip Resurfacing is one of the minimally invasive techniques used in hip resurfacing surgery. Continuing orthopedic experience suggests that this procedure may offer several advantages
Makoplasty
The MAKOplasty Unicodylar Knee Resurfacing procedure is a FDA approved treatment option for patients who suffer from osteoarthritis damage in the medial (inner) portion of the knee.
Prospective randomized study compares Robotically versus Manually Implanted UKA
The primary objective of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of UKA in three patient groups, one undergoing implantation of an UKA under robotic guidance, one undergoing computer navigated UKA, and one with traditional manual instrumentation.
Retrospective Analysis of Bilateral Hip Replacement Whereby One Side Received the Direct Anterior Approach (MRI Study):
The Primary objective of this study is to compare 2 different approaches for hip replacement in patients having undergone bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). The study will evaluate the effect of the anterior approach on long term outcomes, functional muscle testing and MRI evaluations.
Retrospective Chart/Radiographic Review of UKA
The primary objective of this study is
1. To evaluate several diagnoses, treatments, and outcome related to unicompartmental osteoarthritis or (UKA).
