degenerative rotator cuff tear wear and tear shoulder tendon
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age > 40 years; Patiënts with a clinical suspicion of a rotator cuff tear scheduled for arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction; Patients have signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis The inability to understand Dutch language Patients with neurologic impairment influencing functioning affected limb
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the functional outcome, measured using the Constant-Murley score (including a patient questionnaire and measurements of Range of Motion and muscular strength). This will be measured pre-operatively and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months post-operatively as well as 5 and 10 years post-operatively. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Furthermore, pain (NRS-score), function (Disabilities of Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire) and quality of life (SF12) will be measured and X-rays will be taken to evaluate possible (re)tears. All parameters will be measured pre-operatively and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months post-operatively, as well as 5 and 10 years post-operatively. Only the radiographs at 3 months will not discarded, since an X-ray is already taken directly post-opeartive, conform standard care. | — |
Countries
Netherlands