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Shoulder research studies at the clinic

Studies in shoulder replacement, rotator cuff biology and instability, run with the Queensland University of Technology.

Why the clinic runs research

Research is how shoulder surgery improves, and it is a large part of what this clinic does. If you have had a consultation and are going ahead with one of the operations below, you may be invited to take part in a study.

Taking part is entirely your choice. It does not change the operation you are offered, your care, or what you pay. You can decline, or withdraw later, without giving a reason.

If you have questions about any study, phone the rooms on 07 3063 5500 and ask to speak with the research assistant.

Research consent, explained

What you are agreeing to if you take part, and how to withdraw.

Current studies

7 studies

In each video Dr Cutbush explains what the study is looking at, what taking part involves, and what you can expect as a participant.

  • Latarjet and labral repair

    Comparing stabilisation methods for recurrent shoulder instability.

  • Reverse total shoulder replacement

    Outcomes and implant performance in reverse arthroplasty.

  • Total shoulder replacement

    Long term function and survival of anatomic replacements.

  • The rotator cuff and its biology

    What happens in the tendon itself, and why some repairs heal better than others.

  • Humeral head bone quality

    Measuring bone at the top of the arm bone and what it means for fixation.

  • Rotator cuff repair

    Repair technique, healing rates and rehabilitation timing.

  • Deltoid muscle control

    How the deltoid compensates when the rotator cuff cannot be repaired, studied with advanced electromyography in partnership with QUT.

Research partners

A robust link to QUT

Studies are run with the School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering at the Queensland University of Technology, bringing engineering and imaging expertise to clinical questions. Work from the unit has been published in journals including JSES International, PLOS ONE and Arthroscopy.

See the publications

Dr Kenneth Cutbush's research studies

Research is at the heart of helping to create better patient outcomes and is very important to Dr Cutbush.

If you have had a consultation with Dr Cutbush and are going ahead with any of the surgeries listed below, it is quite likely that you have been asked to take part in his research.

In the videos below, Dr Cutbush takes you through each of his current research studies, including what each study involves and what you can expect as a participant. Taking part is entirely voluntary, and your decision will not affect the care you receive.

If you have any further questions about Dr Cutbush's research, please contact his office on (07) 3063 5500 and ask to speak with his research assistant. You can also read about his published work or get in touch through the contact page.

Research consent

Latarjet and labral repair

Reverse total shoulder replacement

Total shoulder replacement

The rotator cuff and its biology

Humeral head bone quality

Rotator cuff repair

Deltoid muscle control

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