Quality of life evaluation after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A retrospective case series of 2 and 3 years follow up
Abstract
Background: The reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has revolutionized the modern reconstructive shoulder surgery. Initially recommended for rotator cuff arthropathy, its indications have been expanded to massive cuff tears, rheumatoid arthritis and fracture care. The aim of this study was, to evaluate the clinical and radiological results after a reverse shoulder arthroplasty and to assess the impact on quality of life.
Materials and Methods: Retrospective case series evaluating 37 patients undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty with at least two years of clinical follow up assessment. The clinical assessment was performed before and after the operation using the Oxford shoulder score, the Visual Analogue Pain score and the Constant-Murley score. Types of complications such as infection and dislocation as well as radiographic appearance of notching were also recorded.
Results: The patients who underwent a reverse shoulder arthroplasty, improved from 15.43±1.864 to 36.08±1.963, p<0.001 according to the Oxford shoulder score in their 2year post-operative appointment. According to the Constant Murley score, patients also improved significantly from 24.97±2.303 to 46.65±1.874, p<0.001.The pain was reduced from 8.43±0.26 to 1.99±2.55, p<0.001.
Conclusion: Patients who underwent a reverse shoulder arthroplasty had a significant improvement in their quality of life, indicating that reverse shoulder arthroplasty improves the range of movement and reduces the amount of pain in the affected shoulder. From our case series, the expanded indications for its use are totally justified, making reverse shoulder arthroplasty a valuable tool in modern orthopaedic practice.
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