Microfracture surgery to help rotator cuff tears heal
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies a specific surgical technique (microfracture) to help the rotator cuff heal after repair. You might be eligible if you have a rotator cuff tear of a certain size on MRI and have not improved with non-surgical treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have a rotator cuff tear between 1 cm and 5 cm wide on an MRI
- Your shoulder problem has been present long enough that non-surgical treatments did not help for at least 3 months
- You can attend follow-up visits and follow post-surgery rehab instructions
- This would NOT be your second (revision) rotator cuff surgery on that shoulder
- The tear is not partial-thickness and is considered repairable by the surgeon
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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