Orthopedics Clinical Research

Research Helps Support Evidence-based Care and Techniques

There are different motivations for people’s decision to participate in orthopedics research. It may be to gain access to new treatments and enhanced care or to improve treatments and outcomes for future patients. Regardless of the motivation, CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics is proud to offer you the opportunity to participate in ongoing research. As a trusted partner in your care, the collaboration between CentraCare and the University of Minnesota provides local access to leading experts in both state-of-the-art clinical care and research innovations.

Are Research Studies Safe?

CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics undergoes rigorous review from the CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital Institutional Review Board (IRB). The purpose of the IRB is to protect the rights and safety of people who volunteer to take part in research studies. To contact the IRB, call 320-251-2700, ext. 55716.

Types of Orthopedics Research Studies

Orthopedic research includes a variety of study types, each aimed at improving understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Research currently offered at CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics includes the following studies.

Awards

CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital was recognized as a newly enrolled institution and a Star Performer in Own the Bone. Participation in this registry provides patients with clear, evidence-based and data supported information about their fractures and outlines personalized steps they can take to reduce their risk of future injury helping them maintain independence, mobility and quality of life.

Prospective Observational Study — Now Enrolling

Testing ACL Reconstruction Outcome PredicTions (TAROT) Study

This multi-center pilot study is currently underway involving surgeons at CentraCare, Tria and the University of Minnesota. The purpose is to determine how accurate surgeons are when predicting how a patient will do after ACL reconstruction. The predictions made by surgeons will be compared with predictions made by AI models, which will help determine the value of these new tools.

AI-Based X-ray Interpretation

External Validation of a Novel Artificial Intelligence-Based Algorithm for Determination of Posterior Tibial Slope and Caton Deschamps Index on Lateral Knee Radiographs

This study will seek to validate two AI models that can automatically calculate two measurements from a knee X-ray (tibial slope and Caton Deschamps Index). This study is a collaboration between surgeons and researchers at University of Bergen (Norway), Seoul National University Hospital (South Korea), University of Pittsburgh, Mayo Clinic Rochester and CentraCare.

Cartilage Reconstruction Outcomes

Real-World Clinical Experience with CartiHeal Agili-C Implantation for Knee Cartilage Repair: A Multi-center Case Series

This multi-center study is a retrospective review of outcomes for patients who have undergone cartilage transplantation with the CartiHeal Agili-C implant for knee cartilage injuries. CentraCare is one of nine centers across the United States involved in this study.