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The objective of the current study is to compare three different strategies of pain management in patients presenting to an emergency department and to a general practice with acute musculoskeletal syndromes (defined as musculoskeletal complaints…
The purpose of this study is to confirm the safety and performance of the BioMatrix CRD for the repair of focal articular cartilage lesions or osteochondral defects in the knee.
The purpose of this study will be to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a multifocal SMR treatment on pain and stiffness compared to ECC in active recreational runners with self-reported Achilles tendon complaints.Research question: Is a 12-…
To determine the effect of the adjuvant application of PRP after NACD on pain reduction, recovery of shoulder function, tendon recovery, resorption of calcific deposits, the percentage of patients with persistent complains and quality of life. The…
Study of functional outcome after arthroscopic tenotomy of long head biceps tendon vs. arthroscopic debridement vs. conservative treatment as treatment for degenerative rotator cuff ruptures in patients 65 years or older.
Primary Objective: To study the effect of PNT and structured physiotherapy on function and pain of patients with lateral epicondylalgia.Secondary Objectives: To study the effect of PNT and structured physiotherapy on quality of life, patient…
The evaluate which treatment of mallet fingers is better, the conventional mallet therapy via the hospital or the personalized treatment with intensive follow up via the handencentrum. This will be investigated for mallet fingers caused by an…
The main objective of this study is to compare the femur tunnel positioning after AMP, TLS and TT reconstruction techniques. We will also look at the relation between tunnel positioning and tunnel widening.
The objective of this study is to evaluate if overload eccentric training on a flywheel ergometer, guided by a physiotherapist, is an appropriate training for athletes with patellar tendinopathy to reduce pain and a faster return to sport. The pain…
To investigate the (cost) effectiveness of early ACL reconstruction (<6 weeks after injury), compared to the usual timing of ACL reconstruction (> 3 months after injury). Hypotheis is that early ACL reconstruction results in less loss…
The effectiveness of PRP treatment in patients suffering from chronic lateral epicondylitis is still ambiguous. Therefore we study PRP treatment in a double blind randomized controlled trial in a homogeny patient population with respect to duration…
Primary ObjectiveTo demonstrate that the effectiveness of the NOVOCART® 3D plus autologouschondrocyte transplantation system is superior to microfracture for the treatment ofarticular cartilage defects of the knee by demonstrating superiority of the…
Research proposalTo find out what is the best surgical procedure for patients with conservative therapy resistent calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder. Objectives Our main objective is to compare the three different surgical procedures for the…
The primary objective is to get a first insight what the effect of FSWT and RSWT is on the tendon structure in treating patellar tendinopathy patients and on healthy tendons determined by UTC.The secondary objective is to compare the effect of FSWT…
Objective of the ANKLE TRIAL is to differentiate between results of three types of functional treatment in a profound methodological way, with primary research question: what will be the optimal functional treatment for acute lateral ankle ligament…
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of virtual reality on gait and stair descending in patients with an Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction.
To examine the effectiveness of taping shoulders with a subacromial impingement syndrome using a rondomized controlled trial.
The objective is to evaluate and compare the outcome of conventional open or arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, by means of clinical scores and biomechanical studies (range of motion, scapulohumeral rhythm, muscle activation patterns).
The primary objective is to determine the effectiveness of RSWT versus FSWT in treating patellar tendinopathy.
To test if dry needling and aspiration treatment is more effective than arthroscopic shoulder decompression in patients with calcification of the supraspinatus tendon.