RTSA surgery with or without repairing the subscapularis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical approaches for RTSA (reverse shoulder replacement): doing a tendon repair on the front of the shoulder or not. It may help show which approach leads to better recovery and shoulder function for people who need their first RTSA.
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Who can take part
- You are choosing your first reverse shoulder replacement (RTSA) for arthritis or an irreparable rotator cuff tear
- No cancer (tumor) is present at the shoulder being treated
- A CT scan shows the subscapularis tendon has low fat damage (Goutallier grade less than 3)
- You have never had any prior shoulder replacement surgery on that side
- You can return for follow-up visits for up to 24 months after surgery
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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