An interventional study of Arthroscopy-Assisted Lower Trapezius Transfer Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon Autograft as an Interposition Graft for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears in Tendon Transfer, sponsored by Al-Azhar University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-09.
Sponsored by Al-Azhar University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of the study is To evaluate the clinical, functional, and radiological outcomes of arthroscopically assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer using LHBT autograft as an interposition graft for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears., in terms of pain relief, shoulder range of motion, external rotation strength, patient-reported functional scores, and structural integrity of the transfer.
Massive rotator cuff tears represent a major cause of shoulder pain and disability among middle-aged and older patients. In younger, active patients with symptomatic massive irreparable tears, joint-preserving reconstructive procedures are generally favored over arthroplasty in order to maintain native anatomy and delay the need for prosthetic replacement. Tendon transfer of latissmus dorsi is preferered with autograft like Achillis tendon or semitendonosus tendon in this study we will use Long head of biceps tendon as interposition graft and evaluate the result clinicaly radiologicaly and functionaly postoperative
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We asses the outcomes of Arthroscopy-Assisted Lower Trapezius Transfer Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon Autograft as an Interposition Graft for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Procedure: Arthroscopy-Assisted Lower Trapezius Transfer Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon Autograft as an Interposition Graft for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Arthroscopy-Assisted Lower Trapezius Transfer Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon Autograft as an Interposition Graft for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
change in Constant-Murley Shoulder Score
The Constant-Murley Shoulder Score (CMS) is a 100-point combined subjective and objective scoring system designed to assess overall shoulder function: Maximum Score: 100 points (indicates best possible shoulder function) Minimum Score: 0 points (indicates severe limitation/impairment)
Time frame: 6 weeks, 3, 6,9,months and 1 year
Visual analog score VAS
psychometric response scale used to measure subjective pain intensity, including shoulder pain: Standard Format: A 10 cm (100 mm) horizontal line anchored by two extreme descriptors at each end: 0 cm (0 mm): "No pain" 10 cm (100 mm): "Worst imaginable pain" (or "Worst pain ever felt")
Time frame: 6 weeks, 3, 6,9,months and 1 year
Plan to share: Undecided — Data will be available with a corresponding offer on reasonable request
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Start is estimated for Nov 2026; primary completion for Nov 2027, 12 months later.
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