Osteo Arthritis Shoulders, Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate preoperative objective measurements and operative objective measurements to determine if there is any effect to postoperative outcomes. Patients who were 18 years old or greater at the time of surgery were followed clinically and radiographically to determine best practice and optimal treatment and technique, risk and rate of complication, and postoperative outcomes.
Interventions
PROCEDUREposterior approach to total shoulder arthroplasty
The posterior approach to total shoulder arthroplasty approaches the patient from the back of the shoulder and spares the rotator cuff.
Sponsors
The Orthopaedic Research & Innovation Foundation
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. English speaking 2. \>18 years of age 3. Underwent posterior approach to total shoulder arthroplasty by Dr. Michael Greiwe at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Exclusion criteria
1. Non-English speaking 2. \<18 years of age 3. Loose bone in the anterior recess of the shoulder 4. Severe arthritis with significant bony deformity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| recovery | preoperative to 6 months postoperatively | American shoulder and elbow score (ASES) with a range from 0-100, with 0 being worst outcome and 100 being best outcome |
| complications | 6 months postoperative | percent of complications |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed