Which shoulder surgery is better? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07226388

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study compares two types of shoulder replacement surgery for people with glenohumeral osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis in the shoulder joint). One surgery replaces only the ball of the joint with a modern pyrocarbon implant, and the other replaces both the ball and socket. Researchers will follow 74 participants for 10 years to see which surgery provides better pain relief and function.

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Locations

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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