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Surgical Management of Irreparable RC Tears

Rotator Cuff Tear

The primary goal will be to compare the early postoperative recovery outcomes and complications from a series of surgical treatments for massive or irreparable rotator cuff tears. The secondary goal will be to assess factors that impact the outcomes of these reconstructions for irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* massive (2+ tendons) or irreparable (see below) rotator cuff tears in the primary or revision setting.

* Definition of "irreparable": grade 3 or higher fatty infiltration into the infraspinatus

Exclusion criteria:

* Protected populations: prisoners, military, non-English speakers, age \<18 years

Study Location

Pan Am Clinic
Pan Am Clinic
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Sheila McRae, MSc, PhD (C)

[email protected]
204-925-7469
Backup Contact

Jeff Leiter, PhD

[email protected]
204-925-2775
Study Sponsored By
Panam Clinic
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT03878862