Clinical Research Directory

Study of the Antipodal Capsular Fold and Its Potential Role in Antero-inferior Glenohumeral Instability

In schoulders instabilty, the soft tissue has not been the subject of histological studies, as has the "bare area" or zone devoid of cartilage, the exact role of which in glenohumeral biomechanics is unknown. This research is based on the hypothesis that the antipodal lesions are constant, underestimated and that an architectural disorganization at the capsulo-ligament level could contribute to the instability of the shoulder. The aim of this study is therefore to better characterize these lesions which could be the subject of a complementary stabilization procedure even in the absence of a humeral notch

Cross-sectorial Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Degenerative Shoulder Conditions

This research project aims to test if systematic (extensive) use of patient-reported outcomes across treatment boundaries can 1. improve patients' and health professionals' understanding of individual patients' conditions and health changes, 2. improve indications for treatment, 3. strengthen patient empowerment, and 4. reduce patients' utilization of health services. The study will be performed in the particular context of patients with chronic degenerative conditions of the shoulder. These patients are characterized by contact with numerous health professionals from different health sectors, such as general practitioner, physiotherapists and surgical referral centres, which challenges coherence and communication for the individual treatment decisions. The research project will be performed as a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a 1-year inclusion period and two years of follow-up.