Microfracture in Rotator Cuff Injury Repair

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The hypothesis is that microfractures in the footprint of the humerus will aid to improve the tendon healing to the bone. The aim of the study is to investigate whether the use of microfractures at the footprint of the rotator cuff will improve the tendon healing when reinserted. Patients undergoing surgery for a rotator cuff injury will be randomised to repair with or without microfracture.

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NCT number	NCT02097901
Study type	Interventional
Source	Zealand University Hospital
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Status	Suspended
Phase	N/A
Start date	March 2014
Completion date	March 2018

Microfracture in Rotator Cuff Injury Repair

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