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Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Surgeries for Shoulder and Knee Sports Injuries

China500 participantsStarted 2026-04-07

Plain-language summary

This observational study aims to evaluate the long-term recovery and clinical outcomes of patients undergoing minimally invasive (arthroscopic) surgeries for sports-related shoulder and knee injuries. Sports injuries, such as ligament tears, meniscus damage, and rotator cuff tears, are common and can significantly impact a person's daily life and ability to return to sports. While surgery is an effective treatment, the recovery process and final outcomes can vary greatly from person to person. Researchers will follow patients who are already scheduled for routine shoulder or knee surgery at the study center. By collecting detailed information about the patient's initial injury, the specific surgical techniques used by the doctor, and the patient's recovery progress over two years, the study hopes to identify which factors lead to the best healing and functional outcomes. Participants will be asked to complete standard questionnaires about their joint function and pain levels before their surgery, and again at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery. The study is strictly observational; it will not change the standard medical care, surgical plan, or rehabilitation routine the patients receive.

Who can participate

Age range

8 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 8 years. * No gender restrictions. * Definitive diagnosis of shoulder or knee sports injuries or related joint conditions. * Scheduled to undergo elective, standard-of-care surgery at the study center (procedures include but are not limited to: arthroscopic meniscus repair/meniscectomy, cartilage repair, cruciate ligament reconstruction, high tibial osteotomy \[HTO\], unicompartmental knee arthroplasty \[UKA\], arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilization, and shoulder arthroplasty). * Clear consciousness, with the ability to read, understand, and communicate. * Willing and able to comply with postoperative follow-up requirements. * Voluntarily signed the written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring emergency surgery due to acute, severe trauma (e.g., open fractures, polytrauma). * Coexisting severe neurological or psychiatric diseases, or cognitive impairment that prevents understanding of the informed consent or cooperation with follow-up. * Patients in an involuntary state (e.g., under coercion). * Refusal to sign the informed consent form or refusal to participate in the study. * Currently participating in other interventional clinical trials that may confound or affect the clinical outcomes of this study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for Joint Function

Timeframe: Preoperative baseline, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years postoperatively.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07501013

SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2046-04-07

Contact for this trial

Yan Xiong, Doctor

0571-663553 xiongyanbear@zju.edu.cn

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