Scientists use special X-Rays to solve mystery of loose shoulder implants
NCT ID NCT06154694
Summary
This study aims to understand why the socket part of a shoulder replacement sometimes becomes loose over time. Researchers will use special, low-dose X-ray imaging to watch how the shoulder bones move and make contact in 52 people with severe shoulder arthritis, both before and after they get a joint replacement. The goal is to gather knowledge that could help improve future implant designs and surgical techniques to make replacements last longer.
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UZ Leuven
RECRUITINGLeuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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