Conservative Versus Operative - First Time Shoulder Dislocations

Launched by COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY · Sep 4, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the best way to treat people who have had a first-time shoulder dislocation. Researchers want to find out if surgery, specifically a procedure called arthroscopic Bankart repair, or physical therapy is more effective in helping patients recover. They are inviting individuals aged 12 and older who have been diagnosed with a primary anterior shoulder dislocation to participate in the trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the surgery group or the physical therapy group and will receive treatment accordingly.

If you or a family member are eligible and choose to participate, you can expect to receive either surgical treatment or physical therapy to help heal the shoulder. The goal is to see which option leads to better recovery outcomes. It's important to know that certain criteria may prevent people from joining the study, such as previous shoulder surgeries or specific health conditions. This trial is currently not recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into the best treatment approaches for shoulder dislocations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients 12 and older
• • seen by the Columbia University Shoulder Elbow and Sports Medicine Service
• • first time anterior shoulder dislocation diagnosis
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • humeral avulsion during arthroscopy
• • bony defect \> 25% of glenoid surface
• • general anesthesia contraindication
• • previous shoulder surgery
• • inability or unwillingness to adhere to study participate
• • lost to follow up