NIH-Funded AC Joint Repair Study co-Led by Dr. Matthew Provencher with The Steadman Clinic and UTHealth, Houston
Dr. Matthew Provencher, is helping to spearhead a five-year, NIH-funded clinical study evaluating advanced AC joint repair procedures. Conducted in partnership with the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) in Vail, Colorado, and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), the study aims to determine which surgical techniques deliver the best outcomes for shoulder stability, function, and long-term joint health.
Two of the surgical methods being tested were previously published in peer-reviewed journals by Dr. Provencher and co-investigator Peter Millett, MD, both internationally recognized surgeons at The Steadman Clinic. The study will follow patients at six months and one year post-surgery, tracking shoulder mobility, cartilage and tendon health, and overall recovery.
“This study is designed to advance sports medicine and shoulder surgery by identifying procedures that provide reliable outcomes and faster recovery for patients,” said Dr. Matthew Provencher. “Our goal is to give athletes, active patients, and those with shoulder injuries the most effective, evidence-based care available.”
Enrollment is now open, giving patients access to innovative AC joint repair techniques and world-class orthopedic expertise.