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Quality of Life After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

NCT06120998 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 201

Last updated 2026-01-27

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Summary

The goal of this longitudinal study is to understand the postoperative quality of life and dynamic trajectory of shoulder function in individuals with rotator cuff tears.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

All patients were placed in a semi-sitting position. Initially, a posterior portal was established to explore the inside of the joint, a lateral portal was created for the removal of subacromial bursa, and an additional anterior portal was created for repairing the tendons. Measurements were taken to determine the extent of rotator cuff damage, including its anterior-posterior and medial-lateral dimensions. In cases where complete repair was possible, a single-row or double-row repair technique was used depending on the degree of tendon damage. For situations where complete repair was not feasible, partial repair was performed. If the tendon could be stretched after relaxation, it was repaired to an anatomical position near the bone bed with the assistance of acellular dermal reinforcement. However, if the tendon lacked elasticity and was fully retracted upon relaxation, acellular dermis was used to bridge the tendon back to the anatomical position.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Po-Cheng Chen, M.D., M.P.H. · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-09-01
Primary Completion
2024-07-31
Completion
2024-07-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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