Shoulder Replacement Materials: Plastic vs Hybrid Implants
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of shoulder replacement implants for people with long-standing shoulder arthritis. It tests whether a hybrid design (combining different materials) works better than a traditional plastic design for pain relief and shoulder function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 18 or older with at least 5 years of life expectancy
- Shoulder osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear) for more than 1 year, tried non-surgical treatments first
- Need primary shoulder replacement surgery based on exam and X-rays
- Good bone quality in the shoulder (assessed by the doctor during surgery)
- Specific glenoid (shoulder socket) shape type: A1, A2, or B1 on imaging, with limited backward tilt
- Able and willing to attend follow-up visits and complete rehabilitation exercises
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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