Status:

RECRUITING

Does Undergoing a Prehabilitation Protocol Aimed at Optimizing Scapulothoracic Mobility and Strengthening Improve Internal Rotation After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty?

Lead Sponsor:

University of Florida

Collaborating Sponsors:

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons

Conditions:

Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-80 years

Brief Summary

Difficulty with internal rotation (IR) after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is common. Current rehabilitation protocols may not optimize IR. The investigator's objective is to assess the impact o...

Detailed Description

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) provides excellent restoration of overhead motion and pain relief, with durability demonstrated up to 20-years postoperatively.6 However, despite advancements...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Patients aged 40-80
  • Undergoing primary RSA for glenohumeral osteoarthritis or rotator cuff arthropathy
  • Must be able to read and speak English
  • Willing and able to attend a monthly therapy session and perform exercises at home for a minimum of 6 weeks before surgery
  • Willing and able to participate in postoperative monitoring for a minimum of 2 years

Exclusion

  • Patients under the age of 40 and over the age of 80.
  • Diagnosis of septic shoulder, fracture, or fracture sequelae, or tumor pathology of the ipsilateral shoulder
  • Pre-existing hand, wrist, or elbow pathology that limits elbow flexion or extension, or forearm pronation or supination
  • Planned to undergo synchronous procedure of the involved extremity (e.g., synchronous RSA and carpal tunnel release)
  • Tendon transfer (e.g., Latissimus dorsi transfer) performed intraoperatively
  • Patients without access to phone or email communication for at least 2 years after treatment
  • Revision shoulder arthroplasty

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 6 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07145957

Start Date

November 6 2025

End Date

September 1 2028

Last Update

November 20 2025

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University of Florida Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32607