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[Assessment of shoulder function].

C R Constant1

  • 1Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, U.K.

Der Orthopade
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A novel shoulder functional assessment method was developed to track recovery after shoulder injuries. This reliable clinical tool allows for easy, repeated assessments, aiding in understanding shoulder function over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Traditional diagnostic assessments for shoulder injuries offer limited value in tracking functional recovery.
  • A need exists for a reliable and repeatable method to quantify shoulder function over time.
  • The author initiated a long-term study in 1980 focusing on shoulder injury recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and detail a clinical method for assessing shoulder function and its recovery.
  • To provide a standardized approach for evaluating shoulder function at various intervals post-injury.
  • To demonstrate the utility of this functional assessment in diverse clinical scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a specific shoulder functional assessment technique.
  • Application of the method for repeated assessments over extended periods.
  • Utilizing the method to study recovery across various shoulder pathologies and treatments.

Main Results:

  • The developed shoulder functional assessment method has become a global standard in many medical centers.
  • The method facilitates the plotting of patient progress over several years.
  • Extensive use over ten years validates its effectiveness in diverse cases.

Conclusions:

  • The presented shoulder functional assessment method is a valuable tool for monitoring recovery.
  • This approach provides crucial data for understanding shoulder function in various conditions and after interventions.
  • The method's widespread adoption underscores its clinical significance and reliability.

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