Surgical Translational Research May Be Forward or Reverse
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.07.001
Surgical Translational Research May Be Forward or Reverse
Abstract
The classic concept of translational research can be described as a bench-to-bedside approach. Reverse translational research, bedside-to-benchtop, also may have a place. Under some circumstances, innovative clinicians may develop new techniques in advance of basic science research. A recent example of the success of reverse translational research is shoulder superior capsular reconstruction. Theoretically, new surgical techniques are ideally first tested ex vivo, but this does not guarantee clinical success, and in some cases, experienced, specialized surgeon-scientists can modify existing techniques and perform novel interventions with little risk to patients. Benefits of reverse translational research include a shorter time from innovation to application, and real, not theoretical, determination of clinical outcome. If a reverse approach is warranted, strict adherence to bioethical principles is required, including cooperation with ethics committees, institutional review boards, trial registration, and informed consent. Translational research can be bidirectional.
Copyright © 2020 Arthroscopy Association of North America. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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