Arthroscopic surgery for full-thickness rotator cuff tears
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery to repair full-thickness rotator cuff tears. It aims to see how well this surgery works for people with this common shoulder injury.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a full-thickness rotator cuff tear confirmed by MRI.
- You have not had surgery on this shoulder before.
- You do not have other shoulder conditions like frozen shoulder or instability.
- You do not have severe health issues like cancer or major organ disease.
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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