Outcomes After Repair of Acute Rotator Cuff Tears

Few studies are considering acute traumatic rotator cuff tears in previously asymptomatic patients. The purpose of the current study was to investigate if delay of surgery, age at repair and the number of cuff tendons involved affected the structural and clinical outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator Cuff Injuries Rupture Shoulder Injuries Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

42 year–83 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

significant trauma to the shoulder
sudden onset of symptoms
asymptomatic in the shoulder before trauma
pseudoparalysis in the shoulder after trauma
full thickness rotator cuff tear of at least one tendon

Exclusion criteria

patients with previous or gradual onset of symptoms in the traumatised shoulder
partial rotator cuff tear
displaced fracture

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Linkoeping

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Registry information

Official study title

Structural and Clinical Outcomes After Repair of Acute Rotator Cuff Tears

Acronym: HBStud2

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Jun 9, 2010
Registry last updated: Jun 9, 2010

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