Shoulder replacement vs tendon repair in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares how well two different shoulder surgeries—reverse total shoulder replacement and rotator cuff repair—work for people 60 and older, at least one year after the operation. If you meet the age and surgery requirements, your results could help doctors decide which procedure is better for older adults.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You were 60 years or older when you had your shoulder surgery.
- It's been at least one year since your shoulder surgery (either a reverse total shoulder replacement or a repair of all three rotator cuff tendons).
- Your surgery was done by Dr. Tyler Brolin or Dr. Thomas Throckmorton.
- Your shoulder problem is not related to a worker's compensation case.
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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