Rotator cuff sparing total shoulder arthroplasty - A prospective randomized clinical trial

Are you eligible to participate in this study?

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Inflammatory Arthritis
    Osteoarthritis
  • Age: Between 21 Year(s) - 95 Year(s)
  • Gender: Male or Female
  • Other Inclusion Criteria:
    1. Patient is indicated for shoulder joint replacement
    2. Patient is at least 21 years of age
    3. Patient is expected to survive at least 2 years beyond surgery
    4. Patient is willing to participate by complying with pre-and post-operative visit requirements
    5. Patient is willing and able to review and sign a study informed consent form

You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:

    1. Prior arthroplasty in the affected shoulder.
    2. Significant deformity of the proximal humerus that requires a custom made implant or where osteotomy of the shaft and / or the tuberosity has to be considered.
    3. Significant medial erosion of the glenoid such that lateral edge of the humeral head lies medial to the lateral rim of the acromion.
    4. Significant injury to the brachial plexus
    5. Inability or unwillingness to participate in the post operative evaluation for the entire 24 months period.
    6. Pregnant and lactating women will be excluded



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