Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair of Full Thickness Tears With and Without Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rotator Cuff Tear focused on measuring Rotator Cuff Tear, Tendon Repair, Acromioplasty, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic Surgery
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ages 18 or older Complete rotator cuff tear up to 4 cm in size Persistent pain and functional disability for at least 6 months Failure of conservative treatment Establishment of final eligibility based upon visual exam of rotator cuff tear during surgery and determination of repairability Exclusion Criteria: Evidence of significant osteoarthritis or cartilage damage in the shoulder Evidence of glenohumeral instability including Bankart lesions and labral tears of any type Previous surgeries of the shoulder Evidence of major joint trauma, infection, or necrosis in the shoulder Patients with partial thickness tears of the rotator cuff Patients unable to provide informed consent due to language barrier or mental status Patients with a major medical condition that would affect quality of life and influence the results of the study Patients with worker compensation claims Patients unwilling to be followed for the duration of the study
Sites / Locations
- Panam Clinic
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
ACR
ACR-A
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair without acromioplasty
Arthorscopic rotator cuff repair with acromioplasty