FRANK R. NOYES, MD

CINCINNATI, OH

Research Active
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine NPI registered 21+ years 4 publications 1964 – 2026 NPI: 1407851728
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Practice Location

4700 E GALBRAITH RD STE 300A
CINCINNATI, OH 45236-2754

Phone: (513) 347-9999

What does FRANK NOYES research?

Dr. Noyes studies conditions that result in knee pain and the quality of research conducted in sports medicine. One significant area of his research involves Hoffa's disease, a condition where the fat pad beneath the kneecap thickens, leading to discomfort, especially in active individuals. He also analyzes degenerative meniscus tears, which occur as people age, emphasizing non-surgical treatments and optimal surgical strategies when necessary. Additionally, he has developed tools to enhance the quality assessment of observational sports medicine research, advocating for better standards in how these studies are conducted and reported.

Key findings

  • The SPORT tool tested the quality of 55 sports medicine studies, achieving a very good agreement among reviewers, with an average score of 20 out of a possible higher score, indicating many studies need improvement.
  • In cases of Hoffa's disease, both young patients reported significant pain relief after their treatments, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis.
  • A consensus statement indicated that most degenerative meniscus tears do not cause symptoms and should be initially treated with non-surgical options, benefiting patients and guiding doctors in treatment decisions.
  • Patients with surgery for meniscus tears generally see better outcomes if they are younger and have short-term symptoms, while factors like obesity were shown to negatively affect surgical results.
  • The 1964 study revealed that people in California's rural areas were 1.5 times more likely to be injured and nearly four times more likely to die from traffic-related injuries compared to urban areas.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Noyes study knee pain?
Yes, he specializes in understanding knee pain conditions like Hoffa's disease and degenerative meniscus tears.
What treatments has Dr. Noyes researched for knee injuries?
He has researched both surgical and non-surgical treatments, particularly focusing on conditions that may or may not require surgery.
Is Dr. Noyes's work relevant to athletes?
Yes, his research improves the quality of studies in sports medicine, which directly benefits athletes and their care.
What is Hoffa's disease?
Hoffa's disease is a condition causing knee pain due to thickening of the fat pad beneath the kneecap, often affecting active young individuals.
How does urban vs. rural traffic safety relate to Dr. Noyes's work?
While primarily focused on knee issues, his study on traffic deaths informs public health responses in different environments, emphasizing the need for resources in rural areas.

Publications in plain English

Chronic Infrapatellar Fat Pad Fibrosis: Hoffa's Disease, a Commonly Unrecognized Source of Anterior Knee Pain - A Report of Two Cases.

2026

International journal of sports physical therapy

Swift B, Noyes F

Plain English
This study looked at a condition called Hoffa's disease, which causes knee pain due to thickening of the fat pad beneath the kneecap. Two young patients with this issue underwent specific tests and surgeries, showing that both experienced significant pain relief after treatment. Understanding and diagnosing this condition is important because it can lead to better care for people suffering from knee pain who may not have found relief with other treatments. Who this helps: Patients with chronic knee pain, especially young and active individuals.

PubMed

The Sport Publication Observational Research Tool (SPORT): An Objective Tool to Score the Methodological Quality of Observational Clinical Sports Medicine Research.

2026

Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine

Kuhn AW, Inclan PM, Haider AA, Christy MN, Dunn WR +51 more

Plain English
Researchers created a new tool called the Sport Publication Observation Research Tool (SPORT) to evaluate how well observational studies in sports medicine are conducted. After reviewing 55 studies, they found that the average quality score was 20 out of a possible higher score, indicating many studies may not be very high quality. This tool is important because it helps ensure that the research used in sports medicine reviews is reliable and trustworthy. Who this helps: This helps patients and doctors by ensuring they have access to high-quality research when making treatment decisions.

PubMed

Degenerative Meniscus Lesions: An Expert Consensus Statement Using the Modified Delphi Technique.

2020

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association

Hohmann E, Angelo R, Arciero R, Bach BR, Cole B +19 more

Plain English
This study gathered a group of experts to agree on how best to treat degenerative meniscus tears, which are common as people age. They found that most tears don't cause symptoms and should first be treated with non-surgical options. If surgery is needed, younger patients and those with short-term symptoms generally have better results, while factors like obesity can negatively affect outcomes. Who this helps: This helps patients with knee pain from meniscus tears and their doctors in making informed treatment decisions.

PubMed

TRAFFIC DEATHS. A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF URBAN AND RURAL FATALITIES IN CALIFORNIA.

1964

California medicine

WALLER JA, CURRAN R, NOYES F

Plain English
This study looked at traffic deaths in California during 1961, comparing urban and rural areas. It found that people in rural counties were 1.5 times more likely to be injured and nearly four times more likely to die from injuries than those in urban areas. Rural accidents often involved only one vehicle and led to faster deaths, even from less severe injuries, which may overwhelm medical resources as 32% of rural fatalities involved people from outside the area. Who this helps: This information helps public health officials and emergency responders in both urban and rural communities.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Scott Rodeo Andrew W Kuhn Paul M Inclan Ameer A Haider Michele N Christy Warren R Dunn Laura Alberton Christina Allen Kyle Anderson James Andrews

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