Driving Skills After Shoulder Surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how well people can drive after rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement. It may help confirm what safety and recovery steps are needed for returning to driving.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement with the participating surgeon.
- You will do physical therapy at the ATI Patewood clinic.
- You can complete all study check-ins and be followed for the full study period.
- You can read, write, and understand instructions in English.
- Before your shoulder problem, you were regularly driving a car.
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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