How OREF-funded Research has Helped Your Practice

 

Total Joint

 Kevin J. Bozic, M.D., M.B.A.
Kevin J. Bozic, M.D., M.B.A.
Clinical Research Award Recipient

“Decisions that have a major impact on the practice of orthopaedics are often made by policy-makers behind closed doors, without input or involvement from orthopaedic surgeons. We need more research that brings relevant clinical knowledge, objective data, and hard science to inform those decisions."

Topic: Using clinical and economic outcome data to influence U.S. health policy.

Potential Patient Care Application of Results:
More effective public health initiatives aimed at quality care improvements and reduced revision rates. Reduced financial losses for hospitals performing substantial numbers of revision procedures, which can lead to greater access to care, higher quality of care, and improved clinical outcomes for patients who require revision knee and hip replacements.

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Stuart B. Goodman, M.D., Ph.D.
Stuart B. Goodman, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Grant Recipient

Topic: Tested materials used for joint replacement and fracture care to assess biocompatibility and toxicity to better understand the variables that determine the success or failure of orthopaedic implants.

Results: Helped develop new materials for joint replacement and fracture care.

Patient Care Application of Results: Better, longer-lasting prosthetic joints, and improved methods for caring of fractures.

 

 

 

 

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 Marc A. Asher, M.D.
Marc A. Asher, M.D.
Research Grant Recipient

“This line of research helped improve the durability of total joint replacement. Without the OREF grant, it probably would not have been done.”

Topic: Investigated whether mixing times might contribute to bone cement performance in total joint replacement.

Patient Care Application of Results: Longer mixing times for bone cement helps prevent crack flow, making replacement joints more durable and diminishing the need for additional surgeries.

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 Javad Parvizi, M.D.
Javad Parvizi, M.D.
Clinician Scientist Award

“Without the OREF award, I would not have been able to dedicate the time to this research, and thanks to the Clinician Scientist Award, now I'm able to dedicate 50% to 60% of my time to research without having to endure a huge economic penalty by losing my clinical revenue.”

Topic: Investigating Smart Implants with biological surfaces.

Patient Care Application of Results: Improved longevity of the artificial joints and aversion of the psychological and economic costs to patients.

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