Recent Research

1. CaptureWare2000 National Database for Orthopaedic Outcomes. 2001-Current
2. Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Patient Controlled Analgesia Delivered by Fentanyl HCl Transdermal System Versus Morphine IV Pump for Pain Management after Primary Unilateral Total Hip (JH 04-04)
3. A Randomized Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Cervical I/F Cage for Anterior Cervical Fusion. (JH 01-05) 2001- Current
4. An Open Label, Randomized Parallel Group Study to confirm the Safety and efficacy of PROCRIT (Epoetin alfa) Administered Perioperatively vs. the Standard of Care in Blood Conservation in Subjects Undergoing Major Elective Spinal Surgery. (JH-01-27) 2002-2005.
5. Study of the Genesis II Mobile Bearing Knee System. (JH-03-01) 2001-Current
6. Randomized Third-Party Blinded Multicenter Clinical Trial to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Oxiplex/SP Gel for the reduction of Pain and Radiculopathy Following Lumbar Disc Surgery. (JH 02-21) 2002-2006.
7. Clinical Evaluation of a Minimally Invasive Approach to Total Hip Replacement Surgery (MIS Hip). (JH 03-04) 2003-Current.
8. CAS Positive Financial Impact Study (JH 05-05) 2005- Current
9. Factor Xa Inhibitor Study Phase II for Portola Pharmaceuticals. 2006
10. CAS Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Study . 2006-Current
11. Clinical Evaluation of An Image Guided Approach to Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Surgery (IGS-MIS Hip). 2003
12. De Puy Orthopedics Protocol. "Computer Assisted Surgery Sensor Tensor Surgical Technique." 2003
13. Clinical Evaluation of the VectorVision Navigation System (BrainLAB Knee and Hip Project). 2002-2003.
14. A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-and Active-Controlled Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Dirame® (Propiram Fumarate 50 mg, 100 mg, and 150 mg), Oxycodone (5 mg), and Placebo in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Pain After Total Hip Replacement Surgery. Phase III FDA Clinical Trial. 2002.
15. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Controlled (Enoxaparin), Parallel Group, Dose-Response Study Of DPC 906 For The Prevention Of Deep Vein Thrombosis In Knee Replacement Surgery. Phase II, FDA Clinical Trial. 1999.
16. A Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of DePuy AcroMed Titanium Surgical Mesh and MOSS-Miami Spinal Fixation System Pedicle Screws for Intradiscal Fusion in the Lumbar Spine. FDA Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Trial. 2002.
17. Clinical Evaluation of Perioperative Hemoglobin and the Relationship to Postoperative Vigor in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthoplasy. Phase IV, FDA Clinical Trial. 1999-2000.
18. Evaluation of the Metal Articulation with Ultima M.O.M. Total Hip System-Cemented. FDA, Investigational Device Exemption Clinical Trial. 1999-2002.
19. The Accuracy Of Placement Of Lumbar Pedicle Screws Placed By Conventional Fluoroscopic Technique Compared To Screws Placed With An Intraoperative, Computer-Guided Tracking System (OTS): A Prospective, Case Controlled Study Using CT Imaging. M. Swank, M.D., C. Willison, M.D., P.R. Schwetschenau, M.D. 1997-1998.
20. Cost-Effectiveness of a Peri-Operative Transfusion System in Patients Undergoing Elective Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery as an Alternative to Autologous Blood Donation. M. Swank, M.D. 1999.
21. The Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Four Different Treatment Methods for Preventing Epidural Scar Formation After Unilateral Lumbar Diskectomy: A Prospective Clinical and MRI Evaluation. M. Swank, M.D. 2000-2001.