Shoulder surgery showdown: to repair or not to repair?

NCT ID NCT03727490

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether repairing the subscapularis tendon during reverse shoulder replacement surgery leads to better short-term results. A total of 102 adults having this surgery took part. Researchers measured shoulder function using patient-reported scores to see if the repair made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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