Degenerative rotator cuff tear of the shoulder
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for participation in this study are: - Age = 40 years - Patiënts with a symptomatic, irreparable degenerative rotator cuff tear, who are scheduled for arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction rotator cuff tear scheduled for arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction - Patients who provided written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: - reumatoid arthritis - inability to understand Dutch - neurologic impairment influencing functioning affected limb
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measurement is functioning, measured with the Constant-Murley score (CMS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are: Functional limitations of arm, shoulder, hand in daily activities (measured by DASH); quality of life (measured with SF-12); pain (measured with NRS scale); Patient satisfaction (measured with NRS scale and 3 anchor questions using a Likert scale about improvement in pain relief, functioning, and recovery of symptoms); Acromiohumeral distance in mm(determined by means of X-ray); tears of the graft (determined based on MRI); presence of frosen shoulder (determined by clinical examination); occurance of (serious) adverse events | — |
Contacts
VieCuri Venlo