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Patients Experiences of Rehabilitation After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

Launched by VASTRA GOTALAND REGION · Mar 19, 2025

Trial Information

Current as of April 30, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Qualitative Research, Physiotherapy, Experiences

ClinConnect Summary

Surgery with total shoulder arthroplasty is a procedure that has increased in number in the last twenty years, and it is the third most common prosthetic surgery in the world after hip and knee. There are two types of shoulder arthroplasty, anatomical and reverse. When the rotator cuff is severely impaired or completely dysfunctional, a reverse shoulder prosthesis is used, in which the anatomical positions of the ball and socket are reversed.

There are thus several factors that the treating physiotherapist needs to take into account. Research on reverse shoulder arthroplasty has primarily ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • The inclusion criteria encompassed patients who had undergone elective surgery involving reverse shoulder arthroplasty in the Västra Götaland region who demonstrated proficiency in both spoken and written Swedish.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Exclusion criteria applied to cases where the study leader had served as the patient's physiotherapist, the presence of neurological disorders, or the occurrence of surgical complications, such as infection or fracture.

About Vastra Gotaland Region

Vastra Gotaland Region is a prominent healthcare organization in Sweden, dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. As a sponsor, the region leverages its extensive network of hospitals and healthcare professionals to facilitate high-quality research initiatives that address pressing health challenges. With a commitment to ethical standards and patient safety, Vastra Gotaland Region strives to foster collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and patients, ensuring that clinical trials contribute valuable insights and advancements in medical science.

Locations

Alingsås, Västra Götaland, Sweden

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Anette Larsson, RPT, PhD

Study Chair

Research, Education, Development & Innovation, Primary Health Care, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden.

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported