20-Year shoulder surgery study tracks why some patients dislocate again

NCT ID NCT02075775

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

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 risk factors and improve future treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

  • Orthopedic Institute

    Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105, United States

  • UCSF Orthopedic Institute

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

  • University of Colorado

    Boulder, Colorado, 80304, United States

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-0328, United States

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-8774, United States

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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