Surgery for long head of biceps brachii tendon lesions

Completed

• Conditions: esions of the long head of the biceps brachii tendon (LHBT); Musculoskeletal Diseases; Bicipital tendinitis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN38839558
• Lead Sponsor: Hospital Mater Domini (Azienda Ospedaliera Mater Domini) (Italy)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 24 July 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 128

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male or female patients
2. Aged 18 or older
3. LHBT lesions (tenosynovitis, subluxation, dislocation or partial rupture of the tendon) associated with supraspinatus tendon tears

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous surgery of the affected shoulder
2. Insufficient comprehension of the Italian language to understand the trial features
3. Mental handicap
4. A lack of willingness to return for all scheduled follow-up visits
5. Participation in another study
6. Any previous upper extremity neurological disorder or diagnosis based upon physical examination
7. A life expectancy of less than 2 years
8. An ongoing insurance trial, lawsuit, or pending legal action for shoulder disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified