20-Year shoulder surgery study tracks why some patients dislocate again
Knowledge-focused
Ongoing
This study follows over 1,700 people who had shoulder instability surgery to see what leads to repeat dislocations, more surgeries, or poor recovery. Participants fill out surveys about pain and quality of life for up to 20 years after their operation. The goal is to identify ris…
Sponsor: Carolyn M Hettrich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC