Muscle fragments after rotator cuff surgery to improve shoulder function
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using “muscle fiber fragments” during/after rotator cuff repair can help your shoulder work better. It targets people with a small tear in one shoulder who can follow the post-surgery follow-up plan.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You have a rotator cuff problem in only one shoulder (unilateral).
- Your tear is less than 1.5 cm (as measured by your clinician).
- You have not had surgery on that same shoulder before.
- You do not have diabetes or nerve damage in the arms/hands (peripheral neuropathy).
- You can fully participate in post-operative instructions and follow-up visits.
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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