This study is looking at ways to prevent shoulder pain after a reverse shoulder replacement surgery (Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty). Some people experience pain in the front of their shoulder because the surgery can put extra stress on a tendon called the conjoint tendon. This study will compare two surgical approaches: a standard reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and a reverse shoulder arthroplasty where the conjoint tendon is also lengthened. Researchers want to see if lengthening the conjoint tendon can reduce or prevent this pain one year after surgery. You may be able to join if you are at least 18 years old and are having your first reverse total shoulder arthroplasty at specific Loyola hospitals. The study plans to enroll 110 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design

This is an interventional study comparing two surgical procedures. It plans to enroll 110 participants.

What's involved

Participants will undergo either a standard reverse shoulder arthroplasty or a reverse shoulder arthroplasty with conjoint tendon lengthening. Your shoulder health will be assessed from enrollment until 12 months after treatment.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 12 months after their treatment to assess their shoulder health.

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