Outcome of Arthroscopic Repair of Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears Between 2005-2008

NCT00828256 | Unknown

• 2 other identifiers: sor477308ctilisrctn9930305
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 80
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Arthroscopic repair has become the preferable surgical technique to treat rotator cuff tears in the last decade. Many researches demonstrate equal and even superior outcome with this surgical technique, while others show opposite results. The aim of this study is to estimate the anatomic and functional results of the arthroscopic repair among the patients of the orthopedic department at the Soroka University Medical Center, in order to check the investigators hypothesis that indeed - the arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff is the better surgical technique. Methods: study population - 80 patients who had had an arthroscopic repair of the rotator cuff between the years 2005-2008 at the SUMC. Inclusion criteria: age over 18 years. arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. date of operation not before 2005. Study design:

1. 1.Data base Collection.
2. 2.Inviting the patients for physical examination + ultrasound examination of the operated shoulder + filling out questionnaires (SF36, CONSTANT SCORE)
3. 3.Statistical analysis
4. 4.Publication

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tear

Keywords

arthroscopic repair; rotator cuff; tears; shoulder; chronic tear of rotator cuff

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• evidence of an anatomic repair of the rotator cuff proved by ultrasound

  immidiate

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• high constant score

  6 months after surgery

Interventions

arthroscopy of shoulder PROCEDURE

arthroscopic repair of chronic rotator cuff tears

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

80 patients, above 18 years of age, who had had an arthroscopic repair of chronic rotator cuff tear between the years 2005-2008.

You may qualify if:

• Age over 18 years
• Arthroscopic repair of chronic rotator cuff tear
• Operation done after January 2005

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Soroka University Medical Center: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries; Lacerations

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rupture; Wounds and Injuries; Shoulder Injuries; Tendon Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2009
• First Posted: January 23, 2009
• Study Start: February 1, 2009
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2009
• Study Completion: June 1, 2009
• Last Updated: January 23, 2009

Record last verified: 2009-01