Retroversion in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

Launched by HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO REINA SOFIA DE CORDOBA · Mar 24, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a type of shoulder surgery called reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) to help people with shoulder osteoarthritis. Specifically, the study aims to find out if using a higher angle of retroversion (which is the backward tilt of the shoulder bone) during surgery can improve how well patients can rotate their arm outward. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a 0-degree or a 30-degree angle for their surgery, and their progress will be monitored for two years.

To be eligible for the trial, participants need to be over 60 years old and have primary rotator cuff arthropathy, which means they have wear and tear on the shoulder's muscles and tendons. Unfortunately, those who have had previous shoulder surgeries or have post-traumatic arthropathy (shoulder issues caused by an injury) cannot participate. If you join the trial, you can expect regular check-ups to track your recovery and function over the two years, helping researchers understand which surgery angle might work better for improving shoulder movement.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • patients \> 60 years
• • primary rotator cuff arthropathy
• • implantation of reverse shoulder arthroplasty
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • previous surgeries in the shoulder
• • post-traumatic arthropathy