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Sports Participation After Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Hilal S A Al Housni1,2, Patrick H Lam1,3, Joseph W Latif3
1Orthopaedic Research Institute, St George Hospital Campus, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
|December 2, 2022
Summary
Reverse total shoulder replacement (RTSR) allows many patients to return to sports. Around two-thirds of patients resume sporting activities by 6 months, though this rate slightly decreases over time.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Reverse total shoulder replacement (RTSR) is a growing treatment for rotator cuff arthropathy.
- Limited data exists on post-surgical sports participation following RTSR.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the extent of sports participation after RTSR.
- To identify factors influencing postoperative return to sports.
Main Methods:
- Prospective case series of 108 shoulders (106 patients) undergoing RTSR over 10 years.
- Assessment of sports participation, shoulder function, pain, and range of motion pre- and post-surgery.
- Validated questionnaires and physical assessments were utilized.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in shoulder function, range of motion, and strength were observed post-RTSR.
- Return to sports rates were 67% at 6 months and 48% at 4 years.
- Factors like sex and age were associated with return to sports at 6 months.
Conclusions:
- RTSR facilitates a high rate of return to sports participation.
- While initial return is strong, a slight decline in sports participation is noted by 4 years post-surgery.
