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First received: March 29, 2023

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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