Shoulder arthritis surgery plan for specific shoulder bone alignment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of surgery for advanced shoulder osteoarthritis when the shoulder socket is turned backward more than 15 degrees. It aims to see which surgical approach works best for pain and function when the bone alignment issue can be corrected.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have shoulder osteoarthritis (not caused by another disease) that is getting worse.
- You tried non-surgical treatments for at least 6 months (pain medicines, anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, and activity changes) but still have pain and disability.
- Your imaging and the surgeon’s findings show advanced damage to the shoulder socket/arm joint cartilage.
- Your shoulder socket (glenoid) is turned backward more than 15 degrees but no more than 26 degrees.
- You are 65 years old or older.
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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