N/A
Completed N=87
Comparing Two Surgical Methods of Fixation of Subscapularis During Shoulder Arthroplasty
Subscapularis Peel · Morselized Osteotomy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00508105 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
87
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Subscapularis Strength — 4.4; 5.5 kg
Summary
This pilot study is being conducted to compare 2 methods of access to the shoulder for arthroplasty in patients with Osteoarthritis as we do not know has a better outcome.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Subscapularis Strength |
4.4; 5.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Index |
86.5; 88.2 | — |
| SECONDARY American Shoulder and Elbow Score |
79.4; 83.3 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients who have failed standard non-surgical management of their shoulder arthritis who would benefit from a shoulder arthroplasty.
Exclusion Criteria
- Active joint or systemic infection
- Significant muscle paralysis
- Rotator cuff tear arthroplasty
- Major medical illness
- Unable to speak or read English/French
- Psychiatric illness that precludes informed consent
- Unwilling to be followed for 1 year
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00508105). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.