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ResearchMission 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
Dr. Bradley Heiges is currently participating in the following study and we
are still enrolling patients into this study that meet the criteria. Read
here to learn more: www.neodiscstudy.com or download this PowerPoint presentation on the subject.
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FormaGraft® with Posterior Fusion Clinical Evaluation -
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness and safety of FormaGraft and bone marrow aspirate (BMA) in single and two-level posterior lumbar fusions
o PI: Dr. Bradley Heiges & Dr. William Tally

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

Both of these studies are Information gathering studies and do not involve any investigational device/product/drug.

Clinical research study with an investigation product for foot and ankle fusions:
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Pivotal Human Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of GEM OS1™ Compared to Autologous Bone Graft as a Bone Regeneration Device in Foot and Ankle Fusions
o Principal Investigator: Juha Jaakkola, MD
o Investigator: Christopher Nicholson, MD

For more information: www.anklefusionstudy.com

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
Fax (912) 644-1620