Clinical Results of Arthroscopic-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aimed to describe a modified technique for arthroscopic-assisted transfer of the lower trapezius tendon in a selected group of patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears and to evaluate its short-term results.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• patients with massive, chronic (\>6 months), irreparable rotator cuff tears;
• patients with no concomitant irreparable subscapularis tears;
• patients who underwent a trial of at least 6-month period of conservative treatment with no benefit;
• patients with a stage 3 or greater degree of supraspinatus muscle fatty infiltration;
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Gazi University Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
İnci H Ayas
inciayass@gmail.com
+(312) 202 5599
Backup
Furkan Aral
drfurkanaral@gmail.com
+(312) 202 5599
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-10-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Treatments
Experimental: Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Patients scheduled for arthroscopically assisted lower trapezius transfer due to irreparable massive rotator cuff tears
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Gazi University