Research
Mission Statement
The mission statement of the Orthopedic Research Foundation is to advance the health and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal diseases and trauma.
The Orthopedic Research Foundation is a collaborative effort between our highly trained physicians, a dedicated research team, and industry leaders and innovators. As the region's premier orthopedic clinic, we will continue to ensure excellence in patient care, medical research and education for the southeastern region.
Orthopedic Research Foundation
Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of physical disability affecting hundreds of millions of people around the world. Many of the afflicted are children burdened with crippling bone and joint diseases. The Research Foundation was created to pursue medical research to further the pursuit of curing these debilitating disorders.
Affiliated with all hospitals in the area, the Research Foundation is a professional research organization experienced in conducting trials in device, surgical technique and pharmaceutical areas. A unique resource for phase II-IV clinical trials, the Research Foundation effectively combines rigorous quality clinical research procedures with sound business acumen. The dedicated and qualified research staff at the Research Foundation is experienced in clinical research, and strictly follows the Code of Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practice and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH).
By utilizing an uncompromising approach each study is carefully planned and conducted with the highest quality to accommodate sponsors and ensure patient satisfaction.
Facility Description
Our dedicated research facility provides patient with immediate orthopedic diagnosis and treatment options.
- A secure investigational storage area
- Full service, in-house surgery center, digital MRI and X-Ray, physical therapy and hand therapy
- Dedicated, qualified research staff
- Experienced physician-investigators
- Dedication to the progress of research in the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders
Therapeutic Specialties
As the region’s Premier Orthopedic Surgical Center, physicians are board certified and fellowship trained. Subspecialty expertise is offered in the following areas:
- Foot & Ankle
- Hand & Upper Extremity
- Interventional Pain Management
- Joint Replacement
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Spine & Neck
- Sports Medicine
Current Studies
Clinical Study actively enrolling volunteers with knee cartilage defects
- ARE 16 TO 60 YEARS OF AGE
- HAVE A CARTILAGE DEFECT CAUSED BY CHRONIC WEAR AND TEAR OR ACUTE INJURY
- MAY HAVE HAD PREVIOUS TREATMENT(S) AND/OR PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS CARTILAGE DAMAGE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Kelly Wiggins, RN, CCRC
BY CALLING (912) 651-8829
BY EMAIL: kwiggins@orthocentersav.com
Have you been suffering from back pain? Alphatec Spine, Inc., is a medical device company that specializes in treating disorders that affect the aging spine. The company is conducting a clinical study with the OsseoFix® Spinal Fracture Reduction System which is for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures in the middle and lower back. The system provides internal fixation and stabilization using a permanent implant made of titanium and bone cement. Some of the qualification criteria for study participation are the following:
1. 50 years or older
2. Recently diagnosed with a vertebral compression fracture and conservative therapy (medication, bed rest, bracing, etc.) has failed for you
3. Diagnosed with Osteoporosis
The following physicians are conducting this study at this clinic: James W. Dewberry, MD & Thomas Lawhorne, MD. If you feel you have some of the above qualifications, please speak with one of the study physicians about the possibility of participating in this study and what participation entails. Or you may contact the clinical research coordinator, Kelly Wiggins, RN, CCRC at (912) 651-8829. For more information, please click here www.osseofixtrial.com.
Complex Spine Study Group: Multi Center Prospective Study for Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Spine Deformity Comparing Set Screws to Taper Lock Instrumentation, Safety and Efficacy
o PI: Dr. James Dewberry
This study is an information gathering study and does not involve any investigational device/product/drug.
For further
information on Research at Southeastern Orthopedic Center, please contact
Kelly B. Wiggins, RN, CCRC
Clinical Research Coordinator
Orthopedic Research Foundation
Southeastern Orthopedic Center
210 East DeRenne Avenue
Savannah, GA 31405
Office (912) 651-8829 for information regarding ongoing research at Southeastern Orthopedic Center only
