Shoulder Motion Study - Healthy Volunteers
STUDY BASICS
Are you between the ages of 18-30 without shoulder problems and willing to participate in a research study on healthy shoulder motion that will provide a better understanding of the loss and restoration of shoulder stability in patients with anterior shoulder instability? The long-term goal of this research is to improve the functional outcome for patients with anterior shoulder instability.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this research study is to provide a better understanding of the loss and restoration of shoulder stability in patients with anterior shoulder instability. The long-term goal of this research is to improve the functional outcome for patients with anterior shoulder instability.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- 18-30 years old
- Cannot be pregnant of breastfeeding
- Willing and able to complete MRI and CT scanning
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Healthy participants will be asked to attend only one laboratory session of up to 2 hours, in addition to the MRI scan and CT scan.
IRB: STUDY21070184
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William Anderst
William J. Anderst, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Anderst is the director of the Orthopaedic Biodynamics Laboratory where the central theme of research is identification and treatment of mechanical disorders that drive the progression of degenerative musculoskeletal disease.