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RSA Vs RCR for Massive RCTs
Sponsor: La Tour Hospital
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 pain and improves function, active shoulder elevation and quality of life. The primary goal of this prospective multicentric randomized study is to determine if there is a difference of functional outcomes between rotator cuff repair (RCR) repair and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA).
Official title: Treatment of Degenerative Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: a Multicenter, Randomized Comparative Surgical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2023-03-01
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2024-10-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Arthroscopy
The surgeon reattaches the torn tendon to the bone with anchors and sutures.
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
It consists in replacing the shoulder joint with a total shoulder prosthesis (reverse design).
Locations (2)
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States
La Tour hospital
Meyrin, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland