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RED KARD: Reducing Disparities in Knee Arthroscopy for Adolescents

Award Number: K23AR084596
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS & MUSCULOSKELETAL & SKIN DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/05/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2029

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RED KARD: Reducing Disparities in Knee Arthroscopy for Adolescents - The purpose of this K23 proposal is to facilitate Dr. Neeraj Patel’s development into an independent surgeon scientist who will generate patient- and stakeholder-centered input as well as design and implement interventions to reduce delayed care in pediatric sports medicine. Hundreds of thousands of youth athletes require surgery for knee injuries annually. The incidence of operative knee injuries has skyrocketed, but surgery can be delayed due to late recognition and factors such as insurance, language, and difficulty navigating the healthcare system. Delays may have lifelong effects, including arthritis, persistent instability, poor patient reported outcomes, and reoperation. There is little patient-centered research on difficulties obtaining orthopaedic care, and none on interventions to address them in pediatric sports medicine. To accomplish his long-term goals, Dr. Patel requires training in community engaged research (CEnR), qualitative methods, and implementation science. He will achieve these training goals through a comprehensive career development plan that includes strong mentoring, focused didactics, growing collaborations, and experiential training. This will guide him towards national expertise in disciplines where few orthopaedic surgeons have any background. His primary mentor is Dr. Rinad Beidas, an international leader in implementation science with extensive record of federally funded community research and mentorship. The mentoring team also includes a multidisciplinary group of researchers with complementary expertise: Drs. Namratha Kandula (CEnR and intervention design), Matthew Davis (pediatric CEnR and population health research), and Julie Johnson (qualitative methods). Dr. Patel’s development will be bolstered by the robust resources of Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern University. The proposed study will focus on children who are at increased risk of delayed knee surgery. The overall objectives are to identify factors affecting timely knee surgery in high school athletes and develop an intervention to implement evidence on expedient treatment. The specific aims are to: (1) identify factors preventing or facilitating timely care of knee injuries for high school athletes; (2) design an evidence-based intervention for athletes, families, and coaches to reduce delays in evaluation of acute knee injuries via user-centered principles.; and (3) evaluate feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of the intervention in a pilot study of youth soccer leagues. The proposed aims will drive creation of a future community trial of the intervention, which will be the basis for R03 and R01 funding applications. In the process, Dr. Patel will become an expert in CEnR, qualitative methods, and implementation science, establishing him as one of the only orthopaedic surgeons conducting this type of research and a resource for others seeking to do the same.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $168,480 )
2026	2026	ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO	225 E CHICAGO AVE	CHICAGO	IL	60611	COOK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	3	6/30/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$168,480
														Subtotal = $168,480

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $168,480 )
2025	2025	ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO	225 E CHICAGO AVE	CHICAGO	IL	60611	COOK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	001	2	9/4/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$168,480
2025	2024	ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO	225 E CHICAGO AVE	CHICAGO	IL	60611	COOK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	1	11/20/2024	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $168,480

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $168,480 )
2024	2024	ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO	225 E CHICAGO AVE	CHICAGO	IL	60611	COOK	USA	Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research	000	1	7/2/2024	NEW	$168,480
														Subtotal = $168,480

Grand Total All Awards = $505,440

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RED KARD: Reducing Disparities in Knee Arthroscopy for Adolescents

Award Number: K23AR084596

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ARTHRITIS & MUSCULOSKELETAL & SKIN DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/05/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2029

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