A Randomized Pilot Trial for Cryoneurolysis of the Suprascapular Nerve for Perioperative Pain Control After Receiving a Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
The main purpose of this research is to find out if a treatment called cryoneurolysis can reduce pain after reverse total shoulder replacement surgery. This treatment uses cold to temporarily block a nerve in the shoulder. The study will compare people who receive the treatment to those who do not, to see if it helps lower pain and reduce the need for opioid pain medications after a reverse total shoulder surgery (RTSA).
• Male patients or female who are not pregnant and do not plan on future pregnancy during trial participation
• between 30-85 years of age
• BMI less than or equal to 45
• Currently setup for an elective primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty due to primary osteoarthritis
• Ability to provide informed consent to participate in the clinical trial
• Ability to understand and communicate in English
• Willingness to comply with all study procedures