Rotator cuff syndrome

This study looked at a shoulder implant used to treat pain and joint problems from conditions like arthritis, fractures, and rotator cuff tears. It involved 67 adults who received the implant and tracked how long it lasted and any side effects over 10 years. The goal was to confi…

This study tested whether taking the steroid oxandrolone for 12 weeks after rotator cuff repair could improve tendon healing and muscle mass. Only 4 people participated before the trial was stopped early. Because it was so small, we cannot draw any reliable conclusions about whet…

This study tested whether cutting a specific tendon (the conjoint tendon) during reverse shoulder replacement surgery helps patients move their hand behind their back better. The trial planned to enroll 26 adults having their first reverse shoulder replacement, but it was termina…

This study tested whether the drug secukinumab could reduce pain and improve function in adults with moderate to severe rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common shoulder condition. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The trial was terminated early, and res…

This study tested the drug secukinumab against a placebo in 60 adults with moderate to severe rotator cuff tendinopathy, a painful shoulder condition. The goal was to see if secukinumab could improve symptoms and shoulder function over 24 weeks. However, the trial was terminated …

This study looked at two different ways surgeons place the top part of a reverse shoulder replacement: sitting on top of the bone (onlay) or set into the bone (inlay). The goal was to see if one method leads to better arm movement after surgery. The study enrolled 19 people with …

This study compared three different rehabilitation programs after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Participants were divided into groups with varying periods of immobilization and passive motion before starting active rehab. The goal was to see which program leads to the best sh…

This study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …