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:
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Conditions: Inflammatory ArthritisOsteoarthritis
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Age: Between 21 Year(s) - 95 Year(s)
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Gender: Male or Female
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Other Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient is indicated for shoulder joint replacement
- Patient is at least 21 years of age
- Patient is expected to survive at least 2 years beyond surgery
- Patient is willing to participate by complying with pre-and post-operative visit requirements
- 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:
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- Prior arthroplasty in the affected shoulder.
- 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.
- Significant medial erosion of the glenoid such that lateral edge of the humeral head lies medial to the lateral rim of the acromion.
- Significant injury to the brachial plexus
- Inability or unwillingness to participate in the post operative evaluation for the entire 24 months period.
- Pregnant and lactating women will be excluded
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