JointCare

The aim of JointCare aims to significantly impact the management of instability, tendon injuries and advanced osteoarthritis through research and collaboration. By evaluating current treatment approaches and developing cost-benefit treatment trajectories, we strive to optimize patient health while utilizing healthcare resources efficiently. Our research findings will improve patient outcomes and contribute to long-term sustainability.

Kjersti Kaul Jenssen

Senior Physician and Research group leader

kjerstikaul.jenssen@lds.no

Selected projects

Sham surgery versus labral repair or biceps tenodesis for type II SLAP lesions of the shoulder: a three-armed randomised clinical trial
MultiKnee trial - A multidisciplinary intervention in total knee arthroplasty - a multicenter randomized controlled trial in osteoarthritis patients
A randomized trial to study the effect of different implant designs on knee function and kinematics after knee arthroplasty