Evaluating outcomes of surgery for biceps tendon injuries
Evaluation of Clinical and Radiographic Findings in Patients Treated Surgically for Biceps Long Head Injury
This study looks at how well surgery for biceps tendon injuries works for patients over two years, checking their recovery and any problems that might come up.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06483256 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study focuses on patients who have undergone arthroscopy-assisted distal biceps tendon repair at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute. It includes a follow-up period of at least two years, during which clinical and radiographic evaluations will be conducted. Trained medical staff will identify eligible patients, who will then undergo clinical examinations, strength assessments, and radiographic studies to assess the success of the surgical intervention and identify any complications such as anchor loosening or heterotopic ossifications.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have had surgery for a distal biceps tendon injury within 30 days of the injury using an arthroscopy-assisted technique.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those with unrelated complications in the operated limb post-surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of surgical outcomes and complications for patients with biceps tendon injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific evaluation of outcomes following arthroscopy-assisted repair is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 at the time of distal biceps tendon repair surgery * Surgery performed within 30 days of injury * Patients treated surgically for distal biceps tendon injury by arthroscopy-assisted technique at the Shoulder-Elbow Department of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute from January 01, 2017 to December 31, 2022. Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 years old at the time of surgery * Patients who have presented non-surgery-related problems to the operated limb in the years following surgery such as fractures or subsequent episodes of tendon injury. * Patients treated for distal biceps tendon injury by different surgical techniques
Where this trial is running
Bologna, Bologna
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli — Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Enrico Guerra, MD
- Email: enrico.guerra@ior.it
- Phone: 0516366
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.