Osteoarthritis of the shoulder Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary shoulder replacement 2. Primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis 3. Aged between 50 and 75 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inflammatory arthritis of the shoulder 2. Previous surgery of the operative shoulder 3. Renal transplant 4. Any metabolic bone disorder 5. The contra-lateral shoulder already included in the study 6. History of active joint sepsis 7. Recent high dose systemic corticosteroids 8. Primary or secondary carcinoma in last 5 years 9. Neurological disease (e.g. Parkinson's disease) 10. Psycho-social disorders that would limit rehabilitation 11. Use of bone graft, disorders of other joints in either arm that could impair rehabilitation or function
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Migration of glenoid component over 3 years measured with radiosteremetry at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1, 2, and 3 years | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of life measured using the EQ5D, Constant Score at 1, 2, 3 years 2. Radiolucent lines measured using standard x-ray at 2 years | — |
Countries
United Kingdom