Current Projects

The physician’s of Orthopedic Institute actively participate in emerging research technologies, providing patients access to new therapies and diagnostics.

Here are the New and Exciting Opportunities

 

Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Opioid)

• Patients above the age of 40
• Patients who have mild to severe osteoarthritis of the knee
• Patients who have not had knee arthroscopy within the past 6 months.
• Patients who are willing to wash off of current pain medications for knee prior to beginning new treatment regimen
• Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Anti-Inflammatory)

• Patients above the age of 18
• Patients who have mild to severe osteoarthritis of the knee
• Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

Osteoarthritis of the Hip (Anti-Inflammatory)

• Patients above the age of 18 
• Patients who have mild to severe osteoarthritis of the hip
• Patients who are willing to wash off of current pain medications for hip prior to beginning new treatment regimen
• Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

Back Pain (Vertebrae Compression/Fracture) 

• Patients who are between the ages of 50-85
• Patients who are experiencing moderate-severe back pain (associated with vertebrae compression fractures) that is uncontrolled by regular therapy
• Patients who are willing to wash off of current pain medications for back pain prior to beginning new treatment regimen
• Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

Constipation with Osteoarthritis of the Knee/Hip

• Patients above the age of 18
• Patients who have osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
• Patients who require daily doses of pain medications (analgesics) and are dissatisfied with their treatment
• Patients who are eligible for knee surgery but do not wish to have one
• Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

 

Surgery (Blood Clotting Agent)

• Patients above the age of 18  
• Patients who have had a surgical procedure within the past 4 years and are scheduled for another surgical procedure
• Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

Tennis Elbow

• Patients above the age of 18  
• Patients who have the onset symptoms of a current tennis elbow episode
• Patients who have not used any form of treatment for their current episode of tennis elbow (excluding braces)
• Other inclusion/exclusion criteria apply

 

 

Qualified study participants will receive study supervision by a certified physician, study-related tests and exams, as well as study medication. Also, qualified participants may be eligible to receive compensation for their time and travel.

 

 

For more information please call 405.616.4888 or email HRI with any questions in regards to these studies.