Arthroplasty
Division overview
Our Arthroplasty surgeons are engaged in a variety of research projects regarding hip and knee replacement. Areas of study include preoperative optimization, intraoperative techniques, prevention and treatment of periprosthetic infections, and biomechanical testing. We participate in national multi-center clinical trials and welcome new collaborations that push forward arthroplasty research.
Arthroplasty Surgeons
Arthroplasty Clinical Trials
Title: A randomized study of dietary salt administered to arthroplasty patients to prevent symptomatic post-operative orthostatic hypotension (POH) prior to physical therapy (Salt Study)
Objective: To determine whether aural (ear) acupuncture can reduce the amount of pain medication patients take after surgery.
Principal Investigator: Geoff Stoker, MD
Eligibility Criteria: Adults age 21 and older who are undergoing a hip or knee replacement.
Contact: Julia Aguiar (617-667-2191 or jaguiar2@bidmc.harvard.edu)
Title: A randomized study of dietary salt administered to arthroplasty patients to prevent symptomatic post-operative orthostatic hypotension (POH) prior to physical therapy (Salt Study)
Objective: To determine whether high-salt food, such as chicken broth, allows patients to better participate in physical therapy while in the hospital.
Principal Investigator: Jacob Drew, MD
Eligibility Criteria: Adults age 21 and older who are undergoing a hip or knee replacement.
Contact: Julia Aguiar (617-667-2191 or jaguiar2@bidmc.harvard.edu)
Title: Medacta M-Vizion™ Macroscopic Radiographic Study, Multi-center, Post-Market Outcomes Study
Objective: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the M-Vizion modular stem performance in patients who undergo total hip replacement according to the standard practice.
Principal Investigator: Michael Baratz, MD
Eligibility Criteria: Adults between ages 21 and 80 undergoing revision THA who will receive an M-Vizion femoral component.
Contact: Julia Aguiar (617-667-2191 or jaguiar2@bidmc.harvard.edu)