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Focus on the Humeral Component Following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
Interventions
Other: Reverse total shoulder replacement
Registration Number
NCT04809077
Lead Sponsor
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Brief Summary

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty has been widely used in the treatment of rotator cuff arthropathy. Follow-up has historically focused on the glenoid component because of problems with fixation and scapular notching leading to functional failure. Since several patients have shown cortical thinning of the proximal lateral humeral cortex during follow-up, further research is recommended to evaluate the cause and clinical impact of these radiographic changes. The goal of this study is to collect long-term radiographic and clinical data in order to facilitate the identification of risk factors.

Detailed Description

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty has been widely used in the treatment of rotator cuff arthropathy. Follow-up has historically focused on the glenoid component because of problems with fixation and scapular notching leading to functional failure. Fixation of the humeral component has evolved from cemented to mostly uncemented with diaphyseal of metaphyseal press-fit stems. Bony changes around the stem reflect the bone-implant interface; research to evaluate and interpret these changes is insufficient at this moment. Since several patients have shown cortical thinning of the proximal lateral humeral cortex during follow-up, further research is recommended to evaluate the cause and clinical impact of these radiographic changes. The goal of this study is to collect long-term radiographic and clinical data in order to facilitate the identification of risk factors.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
123
Inclusion Criteria
  • Minimum age of 18 years old
  • Total shoulder replacement using a reverse type implant (Delta Xtend or Zimmer TM) between 2007 and 2017 in UZ Leuven
  • Primary indication for surgery is rotator cuff arthropathy
  • Informed consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria
  • Total shoulder replacement in post septic arthritis.
  • Total shoulder replacement in post-instability arthritis.
  • Revision total shoulder arthroplasty.
  • Posttraumatic total shoulder arthroplasty (after failed index operation)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Reverse total shoulder replacementReverse total shoulder replacementPatients who underwent a total shoulder replacement using a reverse type implant (Delta Xtend or Zimmer TM)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Shoulder X-rayup to 20 months

To describe bony reaction at the bone-implant interface for the humeral component of a reverse shoulder arthroplasty. End-point radiographs will be compared to radiographs taken postoperatively in order to define stress shielding and/or bone resorption in the 5 humeral zones described by Nagels et al.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Constant-Murley scoreup to 20 months

To evaluate the functional state of the shoulder in patients with shoulder complaints

Anchor Question Shoulder Scoreup to 20 months

To measure the change in general daily functioning and pain symptoms after shoulder surgery

Net Promotor Score (NPS)one time visit

To evaluate patient satisfaction after surgery

Clinical outcomeup to 20 months

To relate bony changes at the bone-implant interface of the humeral component of a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty to clinical outcome

Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36)up to 20 months

To indicate the health status and pain scales

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UZ Leuven

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Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

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