SHOULDER INJURIES

This study follows 584 people receiving shoulder replacements to see how well the implants work over 10 years. It includes patients with arthritis, fractures, or deformities. Researchers will track implant survival, pain, function, and any side effects.

This study follows 59 adults who received a specific shoulder replacement stem to see how well the implant works and holds up over 10 years. Researchers will track implant survival, side effects, and patient-reported shoulder function. The goal is to confirm the device is safe an…

This study looks at two methods of repairing a key shoulder muscle (subscapularis) during total shoulder replacement. About 100 adults having shoulder replacement will get either standard repair or repair with a special material called Biobrace. Researchers will use ultrasound an…

This study tests a new device called VirtuaCare™ that guides patients through at-home exercises after shoulder surgery and gives real-time feedback on their form. The goal is to see if it helps people stick to their prescribed therapy better than standard care. About 60 adults wh…

This study tests whether a device that creates a pulsed magnetic field (PEMF) can reduce pain and the need for painkillers after shoulder or knee surgery. About 76 adults having these surgeries will use the device or a placebo for 10 days after their operation. Researchers will m…

This study tests whether a digital platform called VirtuaCare can help people with shoulder problems do their exercises at home instead of going to the clinic as often. Researchers want to see if using the app leads to better recovery and fewer in-person visits. The study involve…

This study looks at how often a common shoulder numbing procedure (nerve block) causes temporary paralysis of the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle. About 60 adults having shoulder surgery will be split into three groups, each receiving a different type of nerve block. The mai…

This study aims to create a new questionnaire that specifically measures fear of movement (kinesiophobia) in people with shoulder problems. Current tools are not tailored to the upper body. Researchers will interview 150 participants twice, testing the new scale alongside existin…