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N/ACompleted· 37 enrolled
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Dissection of the superior transverse scapular ligamentprocedure
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Suprascapular Neuropathy in the Setting of Rotator Cuff Tears; Results of Arthroscopic Treatment

Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki·interventional·Posted Dec 17, 2014·Updated Dec 27, 2018

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Dissection of the superior transverse scapular ligament for Entrapment Neuropathy and Rotator Cuff Tear. Completed, enrolled 37 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

Aim of this prospective double blind randomized clinical trial is to understand the correlation of suprascapular neuropathy in the setting of large and massive tears of the shoulder rotator cuff and to investigate whether arthroscopic dissection of the superior transverse scapular ligament is positively related to the improvement of this neuropathy.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsEntrapment Neuropathy, Rotator Cuff Tear
CountriesGreece
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedDec 17, 2014
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2014
Primary CompletionMay 1, 2018
Study CompletionSep 1, 2018
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.3 yearsPosted 11.5 years ago

Interventions

Dissection of the superior transverse scapular ligamentprocedure

After treatment of the rotator cuff tear, the arthroscopic procedure will also proceed with the dissection of the superior transverse scapular ligament, in order to release pressure from the suprascapular nerve.