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As previously reported, OrthoWave aims to afford a consistent integrated computerized tool, covering all clinical and radiological outcomes in Orthopaedics, with regards mainly to Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, and soon with addition of other modules such as Shoulder, Knee Ligaments, Spine, …. The current architecture of the software addressed in fact the so-called “post-marketing” studies and publishing about personal series (”regular” data bases as RDBs) or within the frame of multicenter studies (anonymized “scientific” so called SDBs databases). It became obvious that this organization cannot specifically tailor the strict needs and recommendations devoted to the “monitored” clinical studies carried out by Clinical Affairs departments of Devices Manufacturers, and namely with respect to the so-called “pre-marketing” studies

Thus the MDBs (i.e. Monitored Data Bases) were born, which will constitute,  in addition to the “Regular” Data Bases RDBs and anonymized “Scientific” Data Bases SDBs, the “Third Pillar” of the OrthoWave Outcome Study Suite. These MDBs are currently on duty, and the following lines will define again rationale, principles and running of these monitored databases, as well as dynamic links and interaction between these MDBs and the “regular” databases RDBs from which CRFs (Clinical Record Forms) have been recorded, under the global OrthoWave architecture and organization. By the way, a set of devoted tutorials will allow for highlighting the various steps of creation, settings, customization and use of these MDBs… Lire le reste de cet article »

As this New Year comes up, it is our pleasure on behalf of the entire OrthoWave Staff, to present to each of you our very sincere wishes of happiness and fruitfulness. Be sure we will do more than our very best, all along this coming year, to make you taking advantage of the huge work we have been achieving during the past 12 months. In the course of 2009, we have afforded enormous resources in order to take up the challenge of making OrthoWave stay as the “ultimate tool in outcomes studies in Orthopaedics”, while fulfilling on the one hand strictness of legal duties with respect to privacy and computerized safety, and on the other hand resorting to the most powerful and modern computer systems.

These critical developments regard firstly the new “web-based” platform to get access to the DataBase, then the “OrthoWave Orthopaedic Community” through a totally redesigned OrthoWave web site, and finally a necessary adaptation to extremely changing regulations about clinical studies with the development of a third group of OW databases, i.e. the “MDB” monitored Data Bases…

A sound change can be anticipated, willingly or reluctantly, regarding mentality among Orthopaedic Surgeons, with respect to their participation in clinical studies and scientific reports. OrthoWave then has to be empowered to meet with these various changes at best, while staying in accordance with its concept of software designed by surgeons for surgeons, under the aegis of Scientific Societies, and in conformity with legal related recommendations by Health Departments…

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OrthoWave aims to afford a consistent integrated computerized tool, covering all clinical and radiological outcomes in Orthopaedics, with respect to Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, and soon with addition of other modules such as Shoulder, Knee Ligaments, Spine, …). The current architecture of the software mainly addresses the so-called “post-marketing” studies and publishing about personal series (”regular” data bases as RDBs) or in the frame of multicenter studies (anonymized “scientific” so called SDBs databases). It became obvious that this organization cannot specifically tailor the strict needs and recommendations devoted to the “monitored” clinical studies carried out by Clinical Affairs departments of Devices Manufacturers, and namely with respect to the so-called “pre-marketing” studies.

Obviously, it becomes necessary to complete nowadays the existing architecture of OrthoWave, while taking advantage of the already available advanced routines (namely through the Ajax secured web-based platform), in order to tailor the specifications as requested by the Clinical Affairs Departments (CADs), while reducing at the most costs of development by taking advantage of the existing OrthoWave architecture. Lire le reste de cet article »

We have been working hard for the past six months to check the various sides of the software suite, dig out the potential improvements, and feature new developments and functionalities… Here we are today with the abilities of auto-updates that prevent from tedious repetitive downloads. It has been particularly challenging with the Macintosh platform, to deal with the secret hidden specs of Tiger vs Leopard and vice versa… It’s working fine nowadays and we have to thank our Mac users for their patience, being said that we have never thought about leaving them on the side of the road!…

One other question has risen up about the speed of connection and display of windows whilst on line… In particular the tests on real time with the huge and complex Dr Koen De Smet’s V5 database transferred to V6 with about 5000 patients, including thousands of images have led us improving the software regarding some directions… Lire le reste de cet article »