We study how patients recover from treatment based on the patient s assessment of improvement of function and quality of life. Through these studies, new procedures are validated. Success of all procedures is monitored in an effort to help continually improve quality of care to patients. We learn from the patients and educate new patients on what to expect during their treatment and recovery. As patients demand more accountability for quality of health care, clinical research becomes an essential tool to monitor healthcare.
Clinical research maintains a database of patient and physician assessment information.
We collect data on all knee and shoulder patients seen at any Steadman-Hawkins Clinic. We publish research on patient outcomes following treatment at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in orthopaedic peer reviewed journals which assist in education of physicians worldwide in new and effective treatments. Clinical research is also involved in several long-term studies. These track patient outcomes 5 to 10 years after surgery. The goal of these projects is to monitor patients progress over a number of years to determine how long they experience continued improvement and whether they require additional surgery.