Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer vs. Superior Capsular Reconstruction in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
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
- 44 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Konstantopoulio-Patission General Hospital of Nea Ionia · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the results of two surgical operations for the treatment of massive rotator cuff tears: latissimus dorsi tendon transfer (LDT) and superior capsular reconstruction (SCR).
The main question it wants to answer is which of the two operations provides better functional results, as measured by two patient-reported questionaires: the American Shoulder and E…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Adult patients (over 18 years old). Massive rotator cuff tear diagnosis based on shoulder MRI. -
Exclusion Criteria:
Advanced glenohumeral arthritis (Hamada ≥3). Deltoid dysfunction. Irrepearable subscapularis tear. Infection. Prior shoulder surgery. Shoulder stiffness.
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