Current Research Studies

UHZ Sports Medicine Institute and its doctors are currently involved in the following orthopedic clinical studies. For more information about UHZ’s Research Department, contact Gary Kiebzak, Ph.D., Clinical Research Administrator at 786-268-6228 or at garyK@baptisthealth.net

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction technique using fixation device
• Unicompartmental and ACL ligament reconstruction
• Rotator cuff inflammation in baseball pitchers, pre–and post-competition
• Rotator cuff repair
• ACL re-injuries
• Implant for advanced arthritis of the big toe (hallux rigidus)
• Total ankle joint replacement
• Acute Achilles tendon ruptures
• Partial resurfacing of the knee
• The effect of hyaluronic acid on pain due to shoulder osteoarthritis
• Evaluation of growth factor therapy on rotator cuff healing
• Evaluation of partial resurfacing of the shoulder for various conditions
• Evaluation of growth factor therapy for tendon injuries (such as tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, golfer’s elbow)
• MRI study of healing response of distal biceps repair
• Collagen meniscus implant
• Regenerating cartilage in the knee with cartilage autograft implantation system
• Follow-up of ACL reconstruction in juveniles