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Clinical Results of Arthroscopic-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

Turkey (Türkiye)25 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to describe a modified technique for arthroscopic-assisted transfer of the lower trapezius tendon in a selected group of patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears and to evaluate its short-term results.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with massive, chronic (\>6 months), irreparable rotator cuff tears; * patients with no concomitant irreparable subscapularis tears; * patients who underwent a trial of at least 6-month period of conservative treatment with no benefit; * patients with a stage 3 or greater degree of supraspinatus muscle fatty infiltration; Exclusion Criteria: * patients with glenohumeral arthritis; * patients with adhesive capsulitis or passive joint motion restriction * patients with neurologic deficits

What they're measuring

Pain intensity

Timeframe: one day before surgery

Pain intensity

Timeframe: 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery

Shoulder ability

Timeframe: one day before surgery

Shoulder ability

Timeframe: 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery

Shoulder function

Timeframe: one day before surgery

Shoulder function

Timeframe: 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery

Scapular dyskinesis (Kibler classification)

Timeframe: one day before surgery and 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06258278

SponsorGazi University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-30

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