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Published on: July 5, 2011
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[Quality in shoulder surgery: is return to play all that matters?]
Maximilian Hinz1, Andreas B Imhoff2
1Abteilung und Poliklinik für Sportorthopädie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675, München, Deutschland.
Summary
Patients expect specific outcomes from shoulder surgery. This article details patient expectations versus the actual results following shoulder joint surgery, addressing the burden of shoulder pathologies.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Patient outcomes research
Background:
- Shoulder joint pathologies represent a significant individual and healthcare system burden.
- Effective management strategies for shoulder conditions are crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate patient-expected outcomes of shoulder surgery.
- To compare expected outcomes with actual results following shoulder surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of patient expectations and surgical outcomes.
- Analysis of data comparing pre-operative expectations with post-operative results.
Main Results:
- Findings will detail the discrepancies between patient expectations and surgical outcomes.
- The study will highlight key areas where outcomes align or diverge from patient hopes.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the gap between expected and actual shoulder surgery outcomes is vital.
- This information can guide patient counseling and improve surgical management strategies.
