Clinical evaluation of a novel suture anchor for rotator cuff repairs – ATOK Anchor

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Patients over the age of 60, with a less than 3cm rotator cuff tear involving the supraspinatus and at least part of the infraspinatus tendons. Patients will have failed non-operative management.; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000800325
• Lead Sponsor: Assoc Prof Michael Sandow

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-05-31
• Study Completion: 2018-05-01
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with rotator cuff tears, less than 3cm, and over 60 years of age.
Failed 3 months of of targeted conservative therapy.
These patients are likely to have osteoporosis of the proximal humerus, but such bone changes will not be quantified.

Exclusion Criteria

Arthritis of the shoulder
Unable to understand the trial due to language or comprehension
Significant loss of motion

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified