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Humeral Head Implants: Radiological and Clinical Evaluation

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis
Humeral Head Necrosis
Idiopathic Osteoarthritis
Instability Arthritis
Registration Number
NCT02754024
Lead Sponsor
Werner Anderl
Brief Summary

In the past years several shoulder reconstruction systems with different types of prostheses and fixation methods have been developed to improve shoulder arthroplasty, trying to cover a wide range of pathologies and revision situations. The aim of the present study is to report radiological and clinical outcome with a stemless shoulder implant with hollow screw fixation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 40 to 85 years at time of surgery
  • Patients with primary or secondary osteoarthritis of the shoulder
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with cuff tear arthropathy and axillary nerve lesions

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
the Constant score5 years

The Constant score is a validated outcome score assessing pain and function of the shoulder

Radiological assessment to determine radiolucent areas and osteolysis around the humeral head5 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
the Constant score15-20 years
Radiological assessment to determine radiolucent areas and osteolysis around the humeral head15-20 years

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