The Impact of Cervical Radiculopathy on Functionality in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair

Launched by BIRUNI UNIVERSITY · Jun 1, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how cervical radiculopathy, a condition that affects the nerves in the neck, impacts the recovery and quality of life of patients who have had surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. The researchers want to compare two groups of patients: those who have cervical radiculopathy and those who do not, to see how this condition affects their ability to function after surgery.

To participate in the study, patients need to be under 65 years old and have undergone rotator cuff repair. However, those who have had other shoulder surgeries, cervical spine surgery, or have certain health issues like neurological disorders or cancer are not eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to help researchers understand how these different conditions affect recovery, which could lead to better care for future patients. The study is currently recruiting participants at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, so there's an opportunity to contribute to important medical research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who have undergone rotator cuff repair
• • Patients under the age of 65
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who have undergone shoulder surgery other than rotator cuff repair
• • Patients with a history of cervical spine surgery
• • Patients with any neurological disorders
• • Patients with a history of pathological fractures
• • Patients with oncological diseases
• • Patients with a history of infection
• • Patients who were deceased at the time of retrospective screening