Shoulder surgery showdown: to repair or not to repair the subscapularis?
NCT ID NCT03727490
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether repairing the subscapularis tendon during reverse shoulder replacement surgery leads to better short-term outcomes. A total of 102 adults having primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty took part. Half had the tendon repaired, half did not. The goal was to see if the repair made a difference in how patients felt and functioned after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
subscapularis tendon repair (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to
If repairing the tendon proves beneficial, it could become a standard part of reverse shoulder replacement to improve recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial focused only on short-term outcomes. The results may not apply to all patients or show long-term benefits.
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Locations
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Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States