Prosthesis Versus Active Exercise Program in Patients With Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 102 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus · Other
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About This Trial
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a well-established treatment for rotator cuff arthropathy. However, the effectiveness of RSA has not been compared to non-surgical treatment in a randomised controlled trial. Shoulder exercises may be an effective treatment for reducing pain and improving function in glenohumeral osteoarthritis. The primary aim of this trial is to examine if RSA followed by s…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients 60-85 years
* Eligible for RSA
* Rotator cuff arthropathy according to Hamada grade 3, 4 and 5 (33)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous shoulder fracture (fracture of the proximal humerus or glenoid fracture)
* Planned other upper extremity surgery within six months
* Rh…
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