New hope for elderly cancer patients: shoulder surgery eases pain and restores movement

NCT ID NCT07471022

First seen Mar 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether shoulder replacement surgery helps elderly patients with cancer that has spread to the upper arm bone. Researchers compared results between older and younger patients to see if age affects recovery. The goal was to reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and assess safety in older adults.

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