Concomitant Biceps Tenodesis in Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary Osteoarthritis - A Randomised Controlled Study

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases: Osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN71203361
• Lead Sponsor: Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-09-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

The study intends to examine all the patients with painful, primary degenerative glenohumeral joint who are listed to undergo a Primary Shoulder Replacement. It would involve patients from both sexes and all age groups. We have not sought for any statistical help yet for calculating the required sample size. It is expected to include at least 25 patients from each of the two operation groups. Statistical consultation has been requested.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with rheumatoid or other inflammatory arthritis
2. Patients who had previous operations for trauma or infection in the same joint
3. Neurovascular problems
4. Revision operations
5. Patients with history of previous instability problems of the shoulder
6. Patients with rotator cuff deficiency
7. Patients with previous biceps tendon rupture
8. However, the patient or assessor would be kept blind to whether concomitant biceps tenodesis procedure is performed.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified