Comparing two shoulder replacements for severe arthritis with cuff tear
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of shoulder replacement surgeries for people with severe shoulder arthritis caused by a large, irreparable rotator cuff tear. It will help doctors understand which surgery may give better results for muscle function.
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Who can take part
- Age 60 to 85 years old
- Diagnosis of cuff tear arthropathy (a type of severe shoulder arthritis with a large rotator cuff tear)
- Irreparable rotator cuff tear (a torn tendon that cannot be sewn back together)
- Severe osteoarthritis (advanced joint damage) in the shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear confirmed on MRI
- No serious memory or thinking problems
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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