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Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Versus Blind Corticosteroid Injection for Trochanteric Bursitis
Description

Trochanteric bursitis is a common condition, effecting 20% of the population. \\Most with trochanteric bursitis experience chronic intermittent or continuous hip pain at and around the greater trochanter. The cause of trochanteric bursitis is believed to be a result of inflammation of the bursa, though this has not been confirmed. Accordingly, the use of corticosteroid injections has been shown to provide considerable relief. However, routine "blind" injections, those performed without the aid of imaging, such as fluoroscopy, have shown limited success in the appropriate needle placement. Fortunately, blind injections have yielded positive results in majority of the cases. Additionally, the use of fluoroscopy has not shown to improve clinical outcome for trochanter bursa injections. Although the use of fluoroscopy has not shown positive benefit, other modes of imaging, such as ultrasound have not been studied and may be more useful. Fluoroscopy allows for bony-landmark based injections. Ultrasound allows for direct visualization of the soft tissue structures such as the bursa and has gained significant support for use in musculoskeletal injections. This prospective blinded study's aim is to evaluate, if any, the benefit of an ultrasound guided injection and whether ultrasound should be routinely used during trochanter bursa injections.

Conditions

Bursitis

MRX-7EAT Etodolac-Lidocaine Topical Patch in the Treatment of Tendonitis and Bursitis of the Shoulder
Description

A Randomized, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of MRX-7EAT Etodolac-Lidocaine Topical Patch in the Treatment of Tendonitis and Bursitis of the Shoulder.

Conditions

Acute Tendonitis, Bursitis

Diclofenac Patch for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Tendonitis or Bursitis
Description

The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of once daily application of a diclofenac sodium patch to the skin near or over the painful area. In this study, the location being studied will be one of the following: the affected shoulder, elbow, or wrist. The secondary purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of the diclofenac patch on the subject's skin, in the location being studied.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Bicipital Tendonitis, Subdeltoid Bursitis of the Shoulder, Subacromial Bursitis of the Shoulder, Medial Epicondylitis of the Elbow, Lateral Epicondylitis of the Elbow, DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis of the Wrist

Efficacy and Safety of Ketoprofen Topical Patch 20% in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Shoulder, Elbow or Knee Tendonitis or Bursitis
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a ketoprofen topical patch on the pain associated with tendonitis or bursitis of the shoulder, elbow or knee

Conditions

Tendonitis, Bursitis

Ketoprofen Topical Patch 20% in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Shoulder, Elbow or Knee Tendonitis or Bursitis
Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a ketoprofen topical patch on the pain associated with tendonitis or bursitis of the shoulder, elbow or knee.

Conditions

Tendonitis, Bursitis

Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of FX006 Administered to Patients With Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of FX006 in bursal injections and to assess the patient's impression to change in their chronic pain, following treatment.

Conditions

Trochanteric Bursitis

Relationship to Dose of Triamcinolone Acetonide and Methylyprednisolone to Improvement in Subacromial Bursitis
Description

It is currently unknown whether or not the improvement in pain and function related to a "steroid shot" for shoulder pain due to subacromial bursitis is important. This study seeks to determine whether 20 mg or 40 mg of either triamcinolone or methylprednisolone significantly affect improvement in shoulder pain 6 weeks after injection.

Conditions

Subacromial Bursitis, Shoulder Pain

Rilonacept (Arcalyst ®) in the Treatment of Subacromial Bursitis
Description

To date no trials have been performed looking at whether or not intra-bursal injection of an IL-1 antagonist provides pain relief similar to that of a corticosteroid injection. The subcutaneous injection of anakinra, an IL-1 receptor antagonist, in patients with shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tendonitis and subacromial bursitis was efficacious in relieving pain but this information was presented as a case series in a letter to the editor format, so the validity of these results would require additional testing \[Omoigui S, et al. 2004\]. Based mainly on the data from the intra-articular administration of anakinra, there have not been any adverse trends in outcomes or safety to suggest that intra-bursal injection of rilonacept will carry an increase risk of adverse events. The purpose of this trial is to compare the improvement in pain and function of patients with clinical symptoms and signs of subacromial bursitis of rilonacept vs. corticosteroid injection (standard of care).

Conditions

Subacromial Bursitis

A Pilot Study on the Onset of Action of KTP, 20% in the Treatment of Acute Pain Associated With Tendonitis or Bursitis of the Shoulder, Elbow or Knee
Description

Open-label study to be conducted at 2 US investigational sites in subjects who have acute tendonitis or bursitis of the shoulder, elbow, or knee. Eligible subjects receive treatment with the KTP, applied once daily at the same application site for 3 consecutive days.

Conditions

Tendonitis of the Shoulder, Elbow, or Knee

Comparison of Steroid Dosages on the Efficacy of Trochanteric Bursa Injection
Description

Inflammation of the trochanteric bursa is a common cause of hip pain. A bursa is a closed fluid filled sac or sac-like cavity found between tissues that function as a gliding surface to reduce friction. Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa. Inflammation between the trochanteric process of the femur and gluteus medius tendon/ iliotibial tract is the cause of trochanteric bursitis. Several treatments exist for trochanteric bursitis, including a local steroid injection. The injection consists of a mixture of local anesthetic and steroid medications. The steroid is routinely mixed with a local anesthetic. The anesthetic acts to diluent the steroid as well as act as a pain reliever. Various steroid preparations have been used, at varying doses, for trochanteric bursitis. The steroid preparation, triamcinolone is commonly used for various reasons. Besides the procedure associated and injection site risks, risks associated with the use of steroids, though rare, exist. Short term, the steroid can raise blood sugar levels and should be used with caution and be appropriately monitored in diabetics. Additionally, the steroid can suppress the immune system. Long-term risks are related to the dose and frequency of use. These risks include thinning of the skin, easy bruising, weight gain, elevated blood pressure, cataract formation, thinning of bones and joints. Studies have shown the effectiveness of local steroid injections for trochanteric bursitis. Unfortunately, there is limited data on the ideal dose of the steroid preparation. Triamcinolone of 40mg/ mL is commonly used, but, studies have shown effectiveness at various doses, ranging 20 to 160 mg/mL. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of local steroid injections of various steroid dosages for the treatment of trochanteric bursitis.

Conditions

Bursitis

Safety & Efficacy Study of MRX-7EAT Patch in the Treatment of Pain of the Shoulder
Description

A Randomized, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of MRX-7EAT Etodolac-Lidocaine Topical Patch in the Treatment of Pain due to Recent Onset Supraspinatous and/or Subacromial Tendonitis/Bursitis and/or Subdeltoid Bursitis of the Shoulder.

Conditions

Bursitis, Tendonitis, Shoulder Pain

Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Description

The objective of this study is to conduct a randomized, single-blinded placebo controlled trial comparing two modalities for the treatment of pain and mobility associated with trochanteric bursitis: (1) injection of glucocorticosteroid and local anesthetic, (2) injection of local anesthetic. We hope to determine whether steroid injections provide a statistically significant improvement in pain symptoms and hip mobility in subjects with trochanteric bursitis, as compared to an injection of local anesthetic. Our null hypothesis is that no statistically significant difference exists between the two treatment modalities.

Conditions

Bursitis

Randomized Study Comparing Fluoroscopically-Guided Versus Blinded Trochanteric Bursa Injections
Description

The goals of our research project are to study the relationship, if any, between the success of a TB injection (measured by pain relief and general patient satisfaction) and the method in which it was placed. Because fluoroscopy places patients requires a slight risk from radiation exposure and increased cost versus blind injection, it is important to know if there is an advantage to using this technique. The investigators will randomize 64 patients to receive either trochanteric bursa injections with corticosteroid and local anesthetic guided by fluoroscopy, or trochanteric bursa patients to receive trochanteric bursa injections based on landmarks on palpation. The investigators will then determine which method is superior, and whether injecting steroid and local anesthetic into the bursa itself is superior or inferior to injecting it into a tender area outside the bursa.

Conditions

Bursitis

Integrating Targeted MedlinePlus Health Prescriptions Into Clinic Practice Workflow
Description

The specific aim of this proposed project is to implement a standard process for integrating MedlinePlus health information prescriptions into the clinic workflow. Hypothesis 1: Individuals in the intervention group who receive tailored email health information with provider selected MedlinePlus links and added commentary for patient specific conditions will be more likely to seek information / use MedlinePlus compared with individuals in the control group. Hypothesis 2: Individuals in the intervention group who receive tailored email health information with provider selected MedlinePlus links and added commentary for patient specific conditions will be more satisfied with the information received compared with individuals in the control group.

Conditions

Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Back Pain, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Bursitis, Depression, Anxiety, Diabetes Mellitus, Esophageal Reflux, HIV Infections, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Osteoporosis (Senile), Shoulder Pain, Sinusitis, Symptomatic Menopause, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection, Vaginitis

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation(PNS) for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome(SIS)
Description

Shoulder pain accounts for 16% of all musculoskeletal complaints in the healthy adult population. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is the most common cause of shoulder pain. Many patients with chronic pain from subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) will fail treatment efforts and have longstanding pain. This project will evaluate the efficacy of a novel approach to treatment, percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation, for participants with chronic shoulder pain due to subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS).

Conditions

Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Tendinitis, Shoulder Bursitis, Pain, Shoulder

Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Persistent Medial Knee Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Description

This study will investigate the potential effects of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of persistent medial knee pain after total knee arthroplasty. All study participants will receive PRP injections and will be followed up to see if any benefit in regards to pain and/or function is achieved.

Conditions

Knee Pain Chronic, Pes Anserinus Bursitis, Status-Post Total Knee Arthroplasty

Dry Needling for Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome
Description

This trial will investigate the benefit of trigger point dry needling (DN) for individuals with a common cause of shoulder pain - sub-acromial pain syndrome. Sub-acromial pain syndrome, also knowns as SAPS, is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Physical therapy treatments are routinely used for treating SAPS. One treatment approach that has been shown to be beneficial is a combination of exercises and manual or manipulative therapy. This approach has been shown to reduce pain and improve overall shoulder function in individuals with SAPS. Recently, a novel treatment approach for SAPS has emerged that involves trigger point DN to muscles of the shoulder and ribcage. Some studies have shown promising results for this approach while others have not found it to be helpful. Overall there is currently little research available on the benefit of trigger point DN for individuals with SAPS. This study will investigate whether adding trigger point DN to a treatment program of exercise and manual therapy provides any benefit to individuals with SAPS. To answer this question, this study will divide subjects into three groups. One group will receive just exercise and manual therapy; one group will receive manual therapy and exercise plus trigger point DN and one group will receive manual therapy and exercise plus a sham trigger point DN treatment. All patients receiving treatment in the study will attend 10 visits to a physical therapy clinic over a 6-week period. Subjects in the dry needling and sham dry needling groups will receive 6 sessions of this treatment in addition to their 10 sessions of exercise and manual therapy. The investigators will assess the effectiveness of the three treatment protocols by measuring patients pain, shoulder function and disability levels. These outcomes will be assessed at baseline, six weeks, 6 months and one year from enrolling in the study. In addition to assessing clinical outcomes following treatment, the investigators will assess the amount of health care utilized by each participant in the year following enrollment in the study. The 3 groups will be analyzed to determine if there is a difference in the amount or type of additional healthcare utilized in the year following study enrollment. Examples of healthcare utilization include x-rays, medication and/or surgical procedures. The investigators hypothesis is that individuals that receive actual trigger point DN in addition to manual therapy and exercise interventions will demonstrate greater improvements in pain, shoulder function and disability when compared to individuals receiving exercise and manual therapy alone or exercise and manual therapy with sham needling. The investigators think these differences in clinical outcomes will be present at each of the follow-up points. Additionally, the investigators hypothesize that individuals receiving actual DN will use less healthcare than those in the other two groups.

Conditions

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

The Pull Test To Determine Responders To Subacromial Injection In Patients With Shoulder Impingement
Description

Shoulder pain is very common. People receive injections in their shoulder for their painful shoulder. However, investigators do not know which patient with shoulder pain responds best to an injection in the shoulder. Investigators plan to use a "Pull Test" where the researcher will pull on the arm and resist shoulder movement to investigate if it helps to determine which patients have better pain relief with the shoulder injection. The study will take place in Anchorage, Alaska. There will be two phases in the study. For each phase, the subjects will complete some questionnaires. Phase I "Reliability Testing" will test how consistent two licensed physical therapists are giving shoulder examination tests and the Pull Test. Phase II "Pull Test" will comprise shoulder examination findings, including the Pull Test, done before and after one shoulder injection performed as normal standard of care by a licensed physician. For Phase I of the study, up to 20 patients treated for shoulder pain will be recruited from Advanced Physical Therapy. For Phase II of the study, up to 100 patients with shoulder pain scheduled to have a shoulder injection will be asked by an investigator if they wish to participate in the study until a number of 30 subjects qualify for the study. Phase II of the study will include shoulder tests before and about 20 minutes after the injection and a 4- to 7-day, as well as a 6-week, phone follow-up. Statistics will be used to analyze the data.

Conditions

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Correlating Clinical Disease State With Color Doppler Ultrasound
Description

We are trying to see if ultrasound is a good tool for looking at the changes that happen on the inside of the shoulder due frozen shoulder.

Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis

The Effect of Mindfulness/Meditation on Post-operative Pain and Opioid Consumption
Description

The objective of this study is to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness/meditation using the Headspace App on post-operative pain and opioid consumption in patients after arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, biceps tenodesis, and Mumford procedures.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tears

Navigator vs Standard Needle Injection for Hip
Description

The purpose of this randomized, parallel-group, single-blinded, single center, Phase II study is to collect data to compare the comfort and patient satisfaction of a hip injection delivered via the Navigator compared to a standard needle injection. In addition, delivery preparation will be compared between a Navigator injection and a standard hip injection. The data collected from this pilot study will serve as the basis to design a larger multi-center study.

Conditions

Hip Pain Etiology Unknown

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Description

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain. The primary aim of this study is to describe the soft tissue and bony structural ultrasound (US) findings identified in the lateral hip and iliotibial band (ITB) in patients presenting with greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) in an outpatient rheumatology clinic.

Conditions

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome