Rotator cuff repair with flexible anchors: study of healing
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study follows people who had rotator cuff repair using a special stitching system with anchors (FSSA). It checks how well the tendon heals by looking at MRI scans taken about a year after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You had rotator cuff repair surgery using the Flexible Suturing System with Anchors (FSSA).
- Your rotator cuff tear was at least 1 cm (size of a pea) confirmed by MRI or during surgery.
- You were between 18 and 70 years old at the time of surgery.
- You can get a follow-up MRI of your shoulder 11 to 16 months after surgery.
- You have not had prior rotator cuff surgery on the same shoulder.
- You are not currently using strong pain medicines (opioids) long-term.
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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