Should you sling it or skip it after shoulder surgery?
NCT ID NCT06092996
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether wearing a sling for three weeks after reverse shoulder replacement is better than wearing it for only three days. About 100 people having shoulder surgery at Duke University will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will track complications and shoulder function over two years to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery.
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States
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