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A Clinical Investigation of the Comprehensive®, BioModular®, and Bi-Angular® Shoulder Systems

Information source: Biomet, Inc.
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Osteoarthritis; Avascular Necrosis; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Humeral Fractures

Phase: N/A

Status: Enrolling by invitation

Sponsored by: Biomet Orthopedics, Inc.

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Kenneth J Beres, MD, Study Director, Affiliation: Clinical Research, Biomet Orthopedics, Inc

Summary

The purpose of this prospective clinical data collection is to document the performance and clinical outcomes of Biomet Humeral Stems

Clinical Details

Official title: A Prospective, Non-Controlled, Clinical Investigation of the Comprehensive®, BioModular®, and Bi-Angular® Shoulder Systems

Study design: Cohort, Prospective

Primary outcome:

UCLA End Result Score

X-rays

Secondary outcome: Incidence of revisions and removals

Eligibility

Minimum age: N/A. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis and avascular

necrosis

- Rheumatoid Arthritis

- Correction of functional deformity

Exclusion Criteria:

Absolute contraindications:

- Infection, Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis

Relative contraindications:

- Uncooperative patient or patient with neurologic disorders who is incapable or

unwilling to follow directions

- Osteoporosis

- Metabolic disorders which may impair bone function

- Osteomalacia

- Distant foci of infections which may spread to the implant site

- Rapid joint destruction, marked bone loss or bone resorption apparent on

roentgenogram

Locations and Contacts

Additional Information

Starting date: August 2007
Ending date: July 2015
Last updated: June 13, 2008

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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