Shoulder Replacement Techniques for Shoulder Arthritis
A Study Comparing Shoulder Replacement Techniques For Patients With Shoulder Arthritis And An Intact Rotator Cuff
- Age
- 60 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 108 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic · Other
This trial is looking for patients with shoulder arthritis and a functioning rotator cuff. Participants will be evaluated after receiving either an anatomic or reverse shoulder replacement.
You may be able to join if
- I have shoulder arthritis
- I have an intact rotator cuff
- My glenoid retroversion is less than 25°
You may not be able to join if
- I have rotator cuff insufficiency
- I have a fracture deformity
- I have severe glenoid deformity
- I have had a shoulder infection
- I have had a previous acromion fracture
- I have brachial plexopathy
- I have axillary neuropathy
- I currently use drugs or alcohol that affect my study participation
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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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to determine if patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) will have improved patient reported outcome scores at 1 year compared to those undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA).
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