New shoulder surgery without implants shows promise in small pilot study
NCT ID NCT04520087
First seen May 24, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a surgical technique using an implant-free bone graft to treat anterior shoulder dislocation with bone loss. Twenty patients were evaluated for safety and improvement in shoulder function over 24 months using the DASH questionnaire. The goal was to see if this approach can stabilize the shoulder without permanent implants.
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, 40136, Italy
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