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Patients dissatisfied with TSA had lower preoperative, postoperative ASES scores
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Recently published results showed significantly lower improvements in pain, function and range of motion among patients who were dissatisfied with total shoulder arthroplasty for treatment of glenohumeral osteoarthritis.
Researchers assessed the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, patient satisfaction and active forward flexion, abduction and external rotation at 0° of flexion-abduction in 234 patients before and after primary total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) for glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA). The patients had a minimum 2-year follow-up.
Results showed 88.5% of patients were satisfied with their procedure. Researchers noted significantly lower ASES scores before and after surgery and significantly lower preoperative and postoperative changes in the ASES score among patients who were dissatisfied with surgery. Researchers also found significantly lower changes in active forward flexion, abduction and external rotation among dissatisfied patients. According to results, patients were 19-times more likely to be dissatisfied after TSA if they had an ASES score change of less than 12 points. – by Casey Tingle
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