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Clinical Outcomes and Associated Factors Following Arthroscopic Surgeries for Shoulder and Knee Sports Injuries: A Prospective Cohort Study
Led by Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · Updated on 2026-04-13
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to understand the long-term recovery and clinical outcomes of patients who have sports-related shoulder and knee injuries and undergo minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries. These injuries, such as ligament tears, meniscus damage, and rotator cuff tears, can greatly affect daily activities and the ability to return to sports. The study focuses on collecting detailed data to identify factors influencing recovery and functional outcomes after surgery. Participants include patients scheduled for routine shoulder or knee arthroscopic surgeries at the study center. The study is observational, with no changes to the standard surgical procedures or rehabilitation plans. Two groups are observed: one with shoulder injuries undergoing standard arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and the other with knee injuries receiving standard arthroscopic knee surgery. Both groups will be followed over time to collect clinical data. Patients will complete questionnaires assessing joint function and pain before surgery and at several points after surgery: 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years. Researchers will collect detailed surgical information, objective assessments, and biological samples to support further research. The primary outcome is patient-reported joint function, alongside secondary outcomes like complication rates and pain intensity. The study lasts up to two years post-surgery to monitor recovery and outcomes comprehensively.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Surgeries for Shoulder and Knee Sports Injuries
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age �38 years.
- No gender restrictions.
- Confirmed diagnosis of shoulder or knee sports injuries or related joint conditions.
- Scheduled for elective, standard-of-care arthroscopic surgery at the study center (includes meniscus repair, cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, shoulder stabilization, and others).
- Clear consciousness with ability to read, understand, and communicate.
- Willing and able to comply with postoperative follow-up visits.
- Voluntary written informed consent given.
You will not qualify if you...
- Need for emergency surgery due to severe trauma like open fractures or multiple injuries.
- Severe neurological or psychiatric disease or cognitive impairment preventing consent or follow-up.
- Involuntary state such as being under coercion.
- Refusal to sign informed consent or participate.
- Participation in other interventional clinical trials that could affect outcomes.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Day of surgery to hospital discharge
Participants undergo elective, standard-of-care arthroscopic surgery for shoulder or knee sports injuries followed by immediate postoperative care.
1 surgical visit and immediate postoperative assessment
Duration - Up to 2 years postoperatively
Participants attend scheduled follow-up visits to assess recovery, pain, and joint function using patient-reported outcome measures.
Visits at 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years post-surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Research Team
Y
Yan Xiong, Doctor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
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