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A Clinical Study Comparing Superior Capsule Reconstruction Using Different Graft for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear

Not Applicable
Conditions
Rotator Cuff Tears
Registration Number
NCT04587037
Lead Sponsor
Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
Brief Summary

Biomechanical and clinical success of the superior capsule reconstruction (SCR) using fascia lata (FL) grafts has been reported in treating irreparable rotator cuff tear. Human dermal (HD) allograft has been used successfully for SCRs; however, the clinical comparative study between FL and HD have not been reported.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears
  • Underwent superior capsule reconstruction using fascia lata allograft with human dermal allograft
  • At least two years follow-up
Exclusion Criteria
  • reparable rotator cuff tears
  • underwent partial repair or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score2 year postoperatively

A patient-reported outcome measurement

Retear rate1 year postoperatively

Measured in MRI

Acromiohumeral distance (AHD)1 year postoperatively

measured in X-ray

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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