New shoulder surgery trick may help you reach behind your back
NCT ID NCT07604714
First seen May 29, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether removing a small part of the shoulder bone (coracoid) during reverse shoulder replacement helps patients rotate their arm inward better. Sixty adults getting shoulder replacement will be randomly assigned to have the extra bone removal or not. The main goal is to see if the added step improves daily activities like reaching behind the back, measured one year after surgery.
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Locations
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Clinique Générale d'Annecy
RECRUITINGAnnecy, 74000, France
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
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Active substance
reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with or without partial coracoidectomy
What this could lead to
If adding a partial coracoidectomy improves internal rotation after shoulder replacement, it could become a standard part of the procedure for better daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients, and there is a risk of complications from the extra bone removal.
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