Two shoulder surgery methods for slap tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical approaches for treating a specific type of shoulder cartilage tear (SLAP tear): one that only reattaches the biceps tendon, and one that also repairs the labrum (the cartilage rim). The goal is to see which approach gives better results for patients with moderate to severe tears.
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Who can take part
- You have a SLAP tear (a specific type of shoulder cartilage injury) that is classified as type II, III, or IV.
- Your shoulder problem is due to a specific injury (trauma) or long-term wear-and-tear (degeneration).
- You do not have any visible shoulder deformity or inflammatory joint disease (like rheumatoid arthritis).
- You do not have diabetes, epilepsy, or a psychological condition that could interfere with the study.
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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