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Amniotic Membrane as an Adjunct Treatment for Hallux Rigidus

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Hallux Rigidus
Interventions
Procedure: Dorsal Cheilectomy without Amniotic Membrane Tissue Implantation
Procedure: Dorsal Cheilectomy with Amniotic Membrane Tissue Implantation
Registration Number
NCT01825356
Lead Sponsor
OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients undergoing a dorsal cheilectomy procedure with implementation of amniotic membrane tissue results in improved clinical and functional outcomes compared to a standard dorsal cheilectomy procedure.

Specific Aim 1:

To compare American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores between patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy to patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy with implantation of amniotic membrane tissue.

Hypothesis 1: Clinical and functional outcomes, as measured by the AOFAS , in the patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy with implantation of amniotic membrane tissue will be superior to those without.

Specific Aim 2:

To compare range of motion between patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy to patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy with implantation of amniotic membrane tissue.

Hypothesis 2: Patient to undergo dorsal cheilectomy and implantation of amniotic membrane tissue will demonstrate less postoperative stiffness as measured from the pre-and postoperative radiographs.

Specific Aim 3:

To compare Foot Function Index (FFI) scores between patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy to patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy with implantation of amniotic membrane tissue.

Hypothesis 3: Clinical and functional outcomes, as measured by the FFI, the patients undergoing dorsal cheilectomy with implantation of amniotic membrane tissue will be superior to those without.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients presented with an isolated diagnosis of type II hallux rigidus who are candidates for operative management with dorsal cheilectomy.
  • Patients over the age of 18 able to consent to participate
  • The subject is psychosocially, mentally, and physically able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study
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Exclusion Criteria
  • < 18 years of age
  • Patients that use ambulatory assistive devices
  • Patients with systemic inflammtory arthritis
  • Patient undergoing revision surgery for hallux rigidus to the ipsilateral extremity
  • Patients with significant arthritis requiring alternative surgery other than dorsal cheilectomy
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Dorsal Cheilectomy no Amniotic Membrane Tissue ImplantationDorsal Cheilectomy without Amniotic Membrane Tissue ImplantationDorsal cheilectomy is a surgery for hallux rigidus(degenerative arthritis and stiffness due to bone spurs that affect the joint at the base of the big toe). No amniotic membrane will be used for this group.
Dorsal Cheilectomy-Amniotic Membrane Tissue ImplantationDorsal Cheilectomy with Amniotic Membrane Tissue ImplantationDorsal cheilectomy procedure with the addition of the amniotic membrane. Amniotic membrane represents a biologic therapy that has the ability to actively regulate myrofibroblast formation and activity within the joint space and surgical site
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score6 Months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

OrthoCarolina

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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