partial dislocation of the shoulder joint shoulder subluxation
Conditions
Interventions
The study population is provided a shoulder orthosis for the duration of two
weeks. In the week before the orthosis fitting, the population will not use any
intervention.
Sponsors
Universiteit Twente
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - >= 18 years - Suspicion of subluxation of the glenohumeral joint - Chronic shoulder pain (> 6 months) - Having given written informed consent prior to undertaking any study-related procedures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Unable to understand and follow simple verbal commands - Inability to sit upright in a chair without arm supports for at least 15 minutes consecutively - Inability to let the affected arm unsupported for one week - Irritated skin in the application area of the orthosis - Recent shoulder or arm operation (
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameters are: (1) the shoulder pain scores before and during the intervention, and (2) the acromiohumeral distance without and with orthosis. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary study parameters are: pain-free range of motion, arm activity, shoulder function, device usage and user satisfaction | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed