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A Study Of Comparing Anatomic And Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement For Shoulder Arthritis With An Intact Rotator Cuff

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) will have improved patient reported outcome scores at 1 yr compared to those undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age: 60-85

  • Intact rotator cuff

  • Glenoid retroversion less than 25°

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Rotator cuff insufficiency

  • Fracture deformity/sequelae

  • Severe glenoid deformity (C glenoid, severe A2, B2 glenoid)

  • Current or previous infection of shoulder

  • Previous acromion fracture (not os acromiale)[BS1] [JB2] 

  • Brachial plexopathy

  • Axillary neuropathy

  • Current drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements.

  • Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.

  • Medical conditions that would make 2 years follow up unlikely

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 03/03/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Jonathan Barlow, M.D.

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Contact information:

Noelle Drapeau

5072666397

drapeau.noelle2@mayo.edu

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