Comparison of Two Methods of Fixation of Subscapularis During Shoulder Arthroplasty
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Subscapularis Peel
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Enrollment
- 87
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Subscapularis Strength
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This pilot study is being conducted to compare 2 methods of access to the shoulder for arthroplasty in patients with Osteoarthritis as we do not know has a better outcome.
Detailed Description
The study investigates the difference in disease specific quality of life between patients who undergo a subscapularis peel versus morselized osteotomy of the lesser tuberosity, as measured by the Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder (WOOS) at one year post-operatively in patients who undergo shoulder arthroplasty ?
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients who have failed standard non-surgical management of their shoulder arthritis who would benefit from a shoulder arthroplasty.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Active joint or systemic infection
- •Significant muscle paralysis
- •Rotator cuff tear arthroplasty
- •Major medical illness
- •Unable to speak or read English/French
- •Psychiatric illness that precludes informed consent
- •Unwilling to be followed for 1 year
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Subscapularis Strength
Time Frame: 2 years
Subscapularis muscle strength will be measured with an electronic handheld dynamometer. Patients are asked to press the dynamometer in towards their chest (belly-press) for a period of approximately 3 seconds before releasing. Strength is measured in kilograms of force.
Secondary Outcomes
- Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Index(2 Years)
- American Shoulder and Elbow Score(2 Years)