TerminatedNo phase
Evaluation of Structural and Functional Integrity of the Rotator Cuff After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Reason given: low enrollment
Key facts
- Where
- Hershey, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Penn State Hershey Medical CenterHershey, United StatesNo longer taking part
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT03921944
- Record updated
- 20 October 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to examine the rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder at one and two year post total shoulder replacement surgery.Read full original descriptionShow less
The purpose of this study is to examine the rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder at one and two year post total shoulder replacement surgery.
Inclusion: age >45yrs; primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the shoulder; total shoulder replacement performed by Dr. Armstrong; administered a local anesthetic mixture and not regional anesthesia; all genders; Fluent in written and spoken English; Patients capable of giving informed consent.
Exclusion: History of recent trauma to the shoulder; Other suspected shoulder pathology (i.e. tumor, infection); Known contraindications to CT/EMG; Inability to provide informed consent; Atypical shoulder pain; Pregnancy; Bilateral total shoulder arthroplasty.