Sling vs. Dynamic Support After Shoulder Stabilization Surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two different ways to support your shoulder after arthroscopic surgery to fix anterior shoulder instability (a condition where your shoulder joint slips forward). Researchers want to see which support method—a traditional sling or a dynamic stabilizer—helps you recover better with less pain and better function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having arthroscopic soft-tissue shoulder surgery to fix anterior instability (Bankart repair, with or without Hill-Sachs remplissage)
- Your shoulder instability does not involve significant bone loss requiring bone block surgery (like Latarjet)
- You do not need rotator cuff repair or fracture fixation at the same time
- You can attend follow-up visits and comply with the study schedule
- You have no contraindications to MRI scans (no pacemaker, severe claustrophobia, or incompatible implants)
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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