Patch-augmented rotator cuff surgery (PARCS) study—protocol for a feasibility study

Patch-augmented rotator cuff surgery (PARCS) study—protocol for a feasibility study

Abstract Background A rotator cuff tear is a common disabling shoulder problem. Symptoms include pain, weakness, lack of shoulder mobility and sleep disturbance. Many patients require surgery to repair the tear; however, there is a high failure rate. There is a pressing need to improve the outcome o...

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Main Authors: Jonathan A. Cook, Naomi Merritt, Jonathan L. Rees, Joanna C. Crocker, Sally Hopewell, Melina Dritsaki, David J. Beard, Amar Rangan, Cushla Cooper, Lucksy Kottam, Dair Farrar-Hockley, Michael Thomas, Robert Earle, Andrew J. Carr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Feasibility study
Randomised trial
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder surgery
Tissue scaffold
Surgical mesh
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-018-0380-7

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