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Superior capsular reconstruction of irreparable degenerative rotator cuff tears of the shoulder: a multi-center,comparative, prospective, observational follow-up study

Completed
Conditions
degenerative rotator cuff tear
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wear and tear shoulder tendon
Registration Number
NL-OMON48664
Lead Sponsor
Viecuri Medisch Centrum voor Noord-Limburg
Brief Summary

Trial ended prematurely

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria

Age > 40 years;
Patiënts with a clinical suspicion of a rotator cuff tear scheduled for
arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction;
Patients have signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis
The inability to understand Dutch language
Patients with neurologic impairment influencing functioning affected limb

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The main study parameter is the functional outcome, measured using the<br /><br>Constant-Murley score (including a patient questionnaire and measurements of<br /><br>Range of Motion and muscular strength).<br /><br>This will be measured pre-operatively and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months<br /><br>post-operatively as well as 5 and 10 years post-operatively.</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Furthermore, pain (NRS-score), function (Disabilities of Arm Shoulder and Hand<br /><br>(DASH) questionnaire) and quality of life (SF12) will be measured and X-rays<br /><br>will be taken to evaluate possible (re)tears.<br /><br>All parameters will be measured pre-operatively and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months<br /><br>post-operatively, as well as 5 and 10 years post-operatively. Only the<br /><br>radiographs at 3 months will not discarded, since an X-ray is already taken<br /><br>directly post-opeartive, conform standard care.</p><br>
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