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A standardized method for the assessment of shoulder function.

R R Richards¹, K N An, L U Bigliani

¹From the Research Committee, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Rosemont, Ill.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

|September 11, 2012

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The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons developed a standardized shoulder assessment form. This tool aids in evaluating shoulder function and outcomes through patient and physician input.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Musculoskeletal Health
Medical Assessment Tools

Background:

Standardized assessment is crucial for evaluating shoulder conditions.
Existing methods may lack comprehensive patient and physician input.
The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons sought to improve shoulder function assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a new standardized assessment form for shoulder evaluation.
To facilitate better communication and multicenter studies in shoulder research.
To encourage validity testing of shoulder function measurement instruments.

Main Methods:

The form includes a patient self-evaluation with visual analog scales (pain, instability) and an activities of daily living (ADL) questionnaire.
The physician assessment section collects demographics, range of motion, physical signs, strength, and stability.
A composite shoulder score is calculated from pain (50%) and ADL scores (50%).

Main Results:

The standardized form integrates patient-reported outcomes and objective physician findings.
It allows for a quantifiable shoulder score derived from key parameters.
The self-administered patient section enables data collection independent of physician presence.

Conclusions:

The adopted standardized form offers a comprehensive approach to shoulder assessment.
Its adoption is expected to enhance communication and multicenter research in shoulder disorders.
The instrument aims to provide a reliable measure for shoulder function and treatment outcomes.