Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A registry study

The primary outcome will be change in pain score (Numeric Rating Scale: 0-10) at 1 year after surgery. A decrease of 2 points in pain is considered to be a clinical relevant decrease. A decrease in pain is expected from 12 weeks on, although patients will not be fully functional and are still in their rehabilitation process until one year after surgery.

Outcome measures will be assessed through validated outcomes scoring systems. Secondary outcomes include function measured by the Constant Murley Score (CMS), the American Shoulder and Elbow Score Objective Score (ASES objective), RAND 12-Item Health Survey (RAND-12), Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score (SANE), American Shoulder and Elbow Score subjective score, (ASES subjective) and the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) index. In addition, MRI will be utilized to assess the status of the remaining rotator cuff tendons and SCR (healing versus non-healing). Ultrasound will be utilized to assess the thickness of the graft as compared to pre-op thickness and vascularization of the graft. Standard radiographs will be utilized assess the acromiohumeral interval and level of arthritic change as measured by the Hamada scale. Adverse event information will be documented as occurs. The following table outlines the outcome measures and time points for data collection. All follow-up moments are regular care, however, at every follow-up moment, extra data will be collected.