lesion shoulder tendon lesion supraspinatus tendon
Conditions
Interventions
Supraspinatus lesions were repaired using a standardized arthroscopic approach
and a double row technique. Patients were randomized to receive commercially
available absorbable (n=30), titanium (n=3
Sponsors
HagaZiekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Willing and able to participate in the study protocol - Age > 18 years - Diagnosed with a small to medium tear of the supraspinatus tendon, confirmed by ultra sound, symptoms persevering over 6 months despite conservative treatment including physiotherapy, possible subacromial infiltration with corticosteroids and anti inflammatory drugs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Unable to give informed concent - Language barrier - Frozen shoulder - Previous surgery to the shoulder or additional injury as in fractures - Increased surgical risk( ASA >3) - patients under 18 - diabetes mellitus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference between the three, previous described patient groups, with regard to: postoperative shoulder stiffness (ea. a 10* deficit in postoperative external rotation). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative outcome: functional (according to Oxford Shoulder Score and Range Of Motion), Tendon integrity (ultra sound).Postoperative pain (VAS). Patient satisfaction (very satisfied, satisfied, not satisfied, displeased). Total number of adverse reactions. Also record any side effects encountered. Cost-effectiveness of the three different types of anchors used. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed