Clinical Trial: RSA vs RCR for Massive RCTs
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Rotator Cuff Tears
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Treatment of Degenerative Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: a Multicenter, Randomized Comparative Surgical Trial
Brief Summary:
Different treatment options are available for massive or irreparable rotator cuff tears.An arthroscopic or an open repair approach is possible in the majority of cases and functional outcomes are improved, particularly when a complete arthroscopic repair can be achieved.However, the healing rate of massive rotator cuff tears after repair may remain low and failure of healing is associated with progression of arthritis.An alternative to arthroscopic or open repair is reverse shoulder arthroplasty which decreases…
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