Collecting data on reverse shoulder implants for weak rotator cuff
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study collects real-world information about a reverse shoulder implant used when the rotator cuff is badly damaged. It may help improve how these implants are chosen and how well they work for pain relief and improving arm function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need a reverse shoulder implant because your rotator cuff is grossly deficient and you have significant joint damage or past implant failure
- Your shoulder and body structure must be suitable for this specific implant type
- You must have a working deltoid muscle (the main shoulder muscle that lifts your arm)
- You should be able and willing to follow study instructions and directions
- You must not have any serious infection or bone infection (like osteomyelitis) near the implant area
- You should not have conditions that weaken bone or affect bone growth, such as osteoporosis or osteomalacia
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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