Conjoint Tendon Lengthening for Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Prophylactic Conjoint Tendon Lengthening During Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Outcomes
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Osteoarthritis Shoulder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 110 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Nickolas Garbis · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with shoulder osteoarthritis who are planning to have reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Participants will undergo a surgical procedure to cut and lengthen a tendon to see if it helps reduce shoulder pain after the operation.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old
- I am having primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
- I will have my surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center, or Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
You may not be able to join if
- I am younger than 18 years old
- I have had a prior coracoid transfer procedure
- I am undergoing revision surgery from a prior arthroplasty
- I am currently pregnant
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Some patients may experience persistent pain in the front of their shoulder after reverse shoulder replacement. One of the possible reasons for this is that the surgery causes a change in the alignment of the shoulder joint, which may cause increased tension and compression on one of the biceps tendon called the conjoint tendon. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether conjoint tendon leng…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are at least 18 years old undergoing primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
* Operations that occur at Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood, IL), Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center (Maywood, IL), or Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patien…
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