RSA vs RCR for Massive RCTs
Rotator Cuff Tears
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Rotator Cuff Tears
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1 Patient voluntarily consents to participate 2 Patient with a massive and reparable non traumatic rotator cuff tears after failure of conservative treatment 3 Patients with the following pre-operative images: Three standardized X-rays series and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or arthro Magnetic Resonance Imaging without sign of traumatic lesions Exclusion Criteria: 1 Patient has known intentions, obligations, or co-morbidity that would inhibit them from participating in the study 2 Revision rotator cuff repair 3 Patient consent withdrawal 4 Glenohumeral arthritis defined as stage > 3 Hamada classification 5 Infection and neuropathic joints 6 Known or suspected non-compliance, drug or alcohol abuse 7 Patients incapable of judgement or under tutelage 8 Inability to follow the procedures of the study 9 Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons
Sites / Locations
- Oregon Health & Science UniversityRecruiting
- La Tour hospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Arthroscopic surgery
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
The massive degenerative rotator cuff tear are treated by arthroscopy. It consists in reattaching the torn tendon with anchors and sutures.
The problems induced by the massive degenerative rotator cuff tear are solved by a complete replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthesis (reverse design).