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Shirley MB, Clarke HD, Trousdale RT, Abdel MP, Ledford CK. How Does the Physician Patient Fare After Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty? Arthroplast Today 2024; 28:101469. [PMID: 39100424 PMCID: PMC11295696 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Background Physician patients requiring surgery present with occupational risks and personality traits that may affect outcomes. This study compared implant survivorship, complications, and clinical outcomes of physicians undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A retrospective review of our institutional total joint registry identified 185 physicians undergoing primary THA (n = 94) or TKA (n = 91). Physicians were matched 1:2 with nonphysician controls according to age, sex, body mass index, joint (hip or knee), and surgical year. Physician type (medical, n = 132 vs surgical, n = 53) subanalysis was performed. Implant survivorship was assessed via Kaplan-Meier methods. Clinical outcomes were evaluated by Harris hip scores and Knee Society Scores. Mean follow-up was 5 years. Results There was no significant difference in 5-year implant survivorship free of any reoperation (P > .5) or any revision (P > .2) between physician and nonphysician patients after THA and TKA. Similarly, the 90-day complication risk was not significantly different after THA or TKA (P = 1.0 for both). Physicians and nonphysicians demonstrated similar improvement in Harris hip scores (P = .6) and Knee Society Scores (P = .4). When comparing physician types, there was no difference in implant survivorship (P > .4), complications (P > .6), or patient reported outcomes (P > .1). Conclusions Physician patients have similar implant survivorship, complications, and clinical outcomes when compared to nonphysicians after primary THA and TKA. Physicians should feel reassured that their profession does not appear to increase risks when undergoing lower extremity total joint arthroplasty.
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Mills ZD, Schiffman CJ, Sharareh B, Whitson AJ, Matsen FA, Hsu JE. Anatomic Total Shoulder: Predictors of Excellent Outcomes at Five Years after Arthroplasty. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2024; 48:1277-1283. [PMID: 38499713 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-024-06148-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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PURPOSE The objectives of this study were to: report minimum 5-year outcomes in patients undergoing TSA and determine characteristics predictive of patients achieving an excellent functional outcome. METHODS Pre-operative demographic variables and Simple Shoulder Test (SST) scores were obtained pre-operatively and at a minimum of five years after surgery. A final SST ≥ 10 and percentage of maximal possible improvement (% MPI) of ≥ 66.7% were determined to be the thresholds for excellent outcomes. Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to identify factors associated with excellent five year clinical outcomes. RESULTS Of 233 eligible patients, 188 (81%) had adequate follow-up for inclusion in this study. Mean SST scores improved from 3.4 ± 2.4 to 9.7 ± 2.2 (p < 0.001). Male sex was an independent predictor of both SST ≥ 10 (OR 3.46, 95% CI 1.70-7.31; p < 0.001) and %MPI ≥ 66.7 (OR 2.27, 95% CI 1.11-4.81, p = 0.027). Workers' Compensation insurance was predictive of not obtaining SST ≥ 10 (OR 0.12, 95% 0.02-0.60; p = 0.016) or %MPI ≥ 66.7 (OR 0.16, 95% CI 0.03-0.77, p = 0.025). MCID was passed by the vast majority (95%) of patients undergoing TSA and did not necessarily indicate an excellent, satisfactory outcome. CONCLUSION Male sex and commercial insurance coverage were significantly associated with these excellent outcomes, while Workers' Compensation insurance was associated with failure to achieve this result. Thresholds for excellent outcomes, such as final SST ≥ 10 and %MPI ≥ 66.7, may be useful in identifying the characteristics of patients who benefit most from TSA.
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- Zachary D Mills
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356, 500, Seattle, WA, 98195-6500, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356, 500, Seattle, WA, 98195-6500, USA
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- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Ventura Orthopedics, 2221 Wankel Way, Oxnard, CA, 93030, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356, 500, Seattle, WA, 98195-6500, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356, 500, Seattle, WA, 98195-6500, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356, 500, Seattle, WA, 98195-6500, USA.
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Zgouridou A, Kenanidis E, Potoupnis M, Tsiridis E. Global mapping of institutional and hospital-based (Level II-IV) arthroplasty registries: a scoping review. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024; 34:1219-1251. [PMID: 37768398 PMCID: PMC10858160 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03691-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Four joint arthroplasty registries (JARs) levels exist based on the recorded data type. Level I JARs are national registries that record primary data. Hospital or institutional JARs (Level II-IV) document further data (patient-reported outcomes, demographic, radiographic). A worldwide list of Level II-IV JARs must be created to effectively assess and categorize these data. METHODS Our study is a systematic scoping review that followed the PRISMA guidelines and included 648 studies. Based on their publications, the study aimed to map the existing Level II-IV JARs worldwide. The secondary aim was to record their lifetime, publications' number and frequency and recognise differences with national JARs. RESULTS One hundred five Level II-IV JARs were identified. Forty-eight hospital-based, 45 institutional, and 12 regional JARs. Fifty JARs were found in America, 39 in Europe, nine in Asia, six in Oceania and one in Africa. They have published 485 cohorts, 91 case-series, 49 case-control, nine cross-sectional studies, eight registry protocols and six randomized trials. Most cohort studies were retrospective. Twenty-three per cent of papers studied patient-reported outcomes, 21.45% surgical complications, 13.73% postoperative clinical and 5.25% radiographic outcomes, and 11.88% were survival analyses. Forty-four JARs have published only one paper. Level I JARs primarily publish implant revision risk annual reports, while Level IV JARs collect comprehensive data to conduct retrospective cohort studies. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study mapping all Level II-IV JARs worldwide. Most JARs are found in Europe and America, reporting on retrospective cohorts, but only a few report on studies systematically.
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- Aikaterini Zgouridou
- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University Medical School, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road Efkarpia, 56403, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Buildings A & B, 10th km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University Medical School, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road Efkarpia, 56403, Thessaloniki, Greece.
- Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Buildings A & B, 10th km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University Medical School, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road Efkarpia, 56403, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Buildings A & B, 10th km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University Medical School, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road Efkarpia, 56403, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Centre of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine (CORE), Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI)-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Balkan Center, Buildings A & B, 10th km Thessaloniki-Thermi Rd, P.O. Box 8318, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Kruppa C, Maier C, Dietrich JW, Schildhauer TA, Kaisler M, Meyer-Frießem CH. [Frequency of Chronic Pain after Work-Related Trauma: A Preliminary Status Survey during Workers' Compensation Rehabilitation in a Tertiary Clinic]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2024; 86:137-147. [PMID: 37813346 PMCID: PMC10882997 DOI: 10.1055/a-2098-3271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic pain after trauma and surgery is a long-term complication. Its relevance for patients within the workers' compensation rehabilitation process has not been adequately investigated. OBJECTIVES Initial evaluation of frequency of chronic pain after occupational accidents. METHODS In 2017, surgical inpatients (18-65 y) treated in a tertiary hospital were asked about chronic pain arising from an occupational trauma recognized by statutory occupation insurance (interval 2.8±6.9 years), regardless of care received, first at the time of hospitalization and then by telephone interview 6 months later. The focus was on patients with a work-related trauma (A) within the past month or (B) >6 months. PRIMARY OUTCOME frequency of work trauma-related chronic pain (>6 months) at the initial interview (point prevalence), secondary outcomes: frequency of chronicity at 6 months (A) and persistence of chronic pain (B). Tertiary outcomes: ability to work, occupational injury classification, burden based on pain intensity, localization, and medication, functional deficits due to the existence of chronic pain, and comorbidity. RESULTS Out of 415 patients included in the survey, 85% (160/188) reported accident-related chronic pain (predominantly moderate to highly severe in intensity, localized at joints and bones). 90% (131/145) also reported this pain six months later. 67% (64/96) reported chronic pain for the first time. Patients with chronic pain at follow-up (281/369) were less likely to return to work (p=0.003), required analgesics in 60%, were more often comorbid (p<0.002) and had greater functional deficits (p<0.002). CONCLUSION Despite the preliminary nature of the data, chronic pain seems to be common after occupational trauma and negatively affects the recovery of work ability in the long term. Based on the present observational data, a further differentiated re-evaluation of prospective data considering therapeutic measures is strongly recommended.
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- Christiane Kruppa
- Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Kinderklinik - St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik I, Allgemeine Innere Medizin, Endokrinologie und Diabetologie sowie Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
- Sektion Diabetologie, Endokrinologie und Stoffwechsel, Klinik für Innere Medizin I, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
- Diabeteszentrum Bochum/Hattingen, Klinik Blankenstein, Hattingen, Germany
- Zentrum für Seltene Endokrine Erkrankungen (ZSE), Centrum für Seltene Erkrankungen Ruhr (CeSER), Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Witen/Herdecke Universität, Bochum, Germany
- Zentrum für Diabetestechnologie, Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensiv- und Schmerzmedizin, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil Bochum, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensiv- und Schmerzmedizin, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil Bochum, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Sabesan V, Dawoud M, Al-Mansoori A, Stephens BJ, Lavin AC, Lozano JM, Fomunung CK. Factors influencing physical therapy utilization after shoulder surgery: a retrospective review. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2023; 3:511-518. [PMID: 37928991 PMCID: PMC10625012 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Background Postoperative physical therapy (PT) is a cornerstone to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Access to postoperative PT can be limited by insurance type, coverage, and cost. With copayments (CP) for PT as high as $75 per visit, PT can be costprohibitive for patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors affecting PT utilization among patients that underwent shoulder surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of 80 shoulder surgery patients with postoperative PT sessions attended at a single institution from 2017 to 2019. Patients were divided based on insurance type: private insurance (PI), and Medicare with or without supplemental insurance (MI), and CP or no copayment. Demographics, CP, total, and postoperative number of PT sessions utilized was collected and analyzed. Results The cohort had 53 females and an average age of 62. There was no significant difference between PI and MI at baseline other than surgery performed (P = .03), older MI group (69 years vs. 56 years: P < .01), and more females in PI group (76% vs. 55%; P = .05). There was no significant difference in the number of PT sessions between groups. The PI group was more likely to have a CP (P < .01). The CP group more often had PI and significantly more total PT visits (P = .05), while the no copayment group more often had Medicare (P < .01). CP was not independently associated with a change in the number of PT visits or total PT visits. Conclusions The utilization of PT after shoulder surgery was found to not be influenced by insurance type or CP as determined by the number of PT sessions attended. Further investigations are necessary to better understand the relationship between CP and different insurance types and develop effective strategies to increase access to PT for postoperative shoulder patients.
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- Vani Sabesan
- HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Palm Beach Shoulder Service – Atlantis Orthopaedics, Palm Beach, FL, USA
- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Levitetz Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Weston, FL, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Levitetz Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Weston, FL, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Florida, Levitetz Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Weston, FL, USA
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- Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, FL, USA
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- HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Palm Beach Shoulder Service – Atlantis Orthopaedics, Palm Beach, FL, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Palm Beach Shoulder Service – Atlantis Orthopaedics, Palm Beach, FL, USA
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Stewart BP, Hawthorne BC, Dorsey CG, Wellington IJ, Cote M, Mazzocca A. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients Younger Than 60 Years Old Exhibit Lower Clinically Significant Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) Scores Compared to Older Patients. Cureus 2023; 15:e46492. [PMID: 37927713 PMCID: PMC10624330 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in the United States has increased. Patients under 60 years old with failed rotator cuff repairs or degenerative joint disease with glenoid deformity may be candidates for RTSA and contribute to this increase. The single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE) score is a reliable post-operative scoring technique when compared with other post-operative measures. This study aimed to compare the effect of age on the likelihood of reaching clinically significant SANE scores following RTSA. METHODS A multicenter retrospective review was performed with a consecutive series of RTSA from December 2015 to September 2021. Patients were stratified into groups based on their age at the time of operation: (1) less than 60 years old, (2) 60-69 years old, (3) 70-79 years old, and (3) greater than 80 years old. The proportions of patients in all cohorts reaching and surpassing clinically significant thresholds at each visit were determined. Likelihood ratios were determined for each age cohort to compare the likelihood of reaching clinically significant SANE scores. RESULTS A total of 292 of 885 (33%) patients had completed survey data over two years and were included in the study. The 70-79-year-old group was 3.152 (p=.035) times more likely to achieve minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and 2.125 (p=.048) times more likely to achieve patient-acceptable symptomatic state (PASS) compared with patients <60 years old. The cohort who was 80+ years old was also 4.867 (p=.045) times more likely to achieve MCID compared to the <60-year-old cohort. The <60 cohort had the lowest proportion of all patient cohorts achieving MCID. CONCLUSION A lower proportion of patients younger than 60 years old undergoing RTSA achieved clinically significant post-operative SANE scores. The 70-79-year-old age group was more likely to reach MCID and PASS, and the patients who were 80+ years old were more likely to reach MCID compared to patients younger than 60 years old.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
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Polce EM, Vadhera AS, Fu MC, Singh H, Haunschild ED, Garrigues GE, Yanke AB, Forsythe B, Cole BJ, Verma NN. Determining the Time Required to Achieve Clinically Significant Outcomes on the PROMIS Upper Extremity Questionnaire After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231157038. [PMID: 37051286 PMCID: PMC10084545 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231157038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Background Clinically significant outcome (CSO) thresholds for the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System-Upper Extremity (PROMIS-UE) score have been previously defined after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR). However, the time required to achieve CSOs for the PROMIS-UE score is unknown. Purpose To (1) determine the time required to achieve the minimal clinically important difference (MCID), substantial clinical benefit (SCB), and Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) score thresholds after RCR for the PROMIS-UE questionnaire and (2) identify patient factors associated with earlier or delayed achievement of these clinical benchmarks. Study Design Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods A prospectively maintained institutional database was retrospectively reviewed for consecutive patients who underwent RCR between January 2018 and January 2019. Patients were included if they completed the PROMIS-UE questionnaire both preoperatively and at standardized postoperative time intervals: 5 to 7 months (6-month time point), 11 to 13 months (1-year time point), and ≥23 months (2-year time point). Kaplan-Meier survival curves with interval censoring were used to define the cumulative percentage of patients who achieved the MCID, SCB, and PASS. Patient variables associated with earlier or delayed achievement of the MCID, SCB, and PASS were determined using Weibull parametric survival regression analysis. Results Included were 105 patients undergoing RCR (age, 57.3 ± 10.3 years; body mass index, 31.5 ± 6.1 kg/m2). By 2-year follow-up, the cumulative percentage of patients achieving the MCID, SCB, and PASS was 86.7%, 76.2%, and 74.3%, respectively. The mean time required to reach the MCID, SCB, and PASS score thresholds was 9.5 ± 3.8, 10.3 ± 4.4, and 9.8 ± 4.6 months, respectively. Factors associated with delayed achievement of CSOs included greater baseline PROMIS-UE score (MCID and SCB) and workers' compensation insurance (PASS). Greater baseline PROMIS-UE scores were associated with earlier achievement of the PASS. Conclusion Most patients achieved CSOs for the PROMIS-UE within 12 months of RCR. Patient-specific factors found to be associated with earlier or delayed achievement of CSOs can be used to inform patient discussions on the expected timeline for recovery after RCR.
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- Evan M. Polce
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Evan M. Polce, BS, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 750 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53703, USA () (Twitter: @EvanPolce)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Feng JE, Anoushiravani AA, Morton JS, Petersen W, Singh V, Schwarzkopf R, Macaulay W. Preoperative Patient Expectation of Discharge Planning is an Essential Component in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Knee Surg Relat Res 2022; 34:26. [PMID: 35527265 PMCID: PMC9082886 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-022-00152-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Purpose
A better understanding of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) candidate expectations within the perioperative setting will enable clinicians to promote patient-centered practices, optimize recovery times, and enhance quality metrics. In the current study, TKA candidates were surveyed pre- and postoperatively to elucidate the relationship between patient expectations and length of stay (LOS).
Material and methods
This is a prospective study of patients undergoing TKA between December 2017 and August 2018. Patients were electronically administered surveys regarding their discharge plan 10 days pre-/postoperatively. All patients were categorized into three cohorts based on their LOS: 1, 2, and 3+ days. The effect of preoperative discharge education on patient postoperative satisfaction was evaluated.
Results
In total, 221 TKAs were included, of which 83 were discharged on postoperative day (POD) 1, 96 on POD-2, and 42 POD-3+. Female gender, increasing body mass index (BMI), and surgical time correlated with increased LOS. Preoperative discussions regarding LOS occurred in 84.62% (187/221) of patients but did correlate with differences in LOS. However, patients discharged on POD-1 were more inclined to same-day surgery preoperatively. Patients discharged on POD-3+ were found to be more uncomfortable regarding their discharge during the preoperative phase. Multivariable regressions demonstrated that preoperative discharge discussion was positively correlated with home discharge.
Conclusion
Physician-driven discussion regarding patient discharge did not alter patient satisfaction or length of stay but did correlate with improved odds of home discharge. These findings underscore the importance of patient education, shared decision-making, and managing patient expectations.
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Hartman TJ, Nie JW, MacGregor KR, Oyetayo OO, Zheng E, Singh K. Workers compensation patients experiencing depression report meaningful improvement in mental health scores after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2022; 34:102020. [PMID: 36161064 PMCID: PMC9490096 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2022.102020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Background Mental health has been demonstrated to affect postoperative outcomes. No prior literature has reported the relationship between preoperative mental health on outcomes following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the Workers Compensation (WC) population. Methods WC claimants who underwent primary ACDF were identified from a single-surgeon retrospective database. Patients were separated by SF-12 MCS score into Depressed (<45.6) or Not Depressed (ND) (≥45.6) cohorts. Patient-reported Outcome Measurement Information System Physical Function (PROMIS PF), SF-12 Physical Component Score (SF-12 PCS), SF-12 MCS, visual analog scale (VAS) neck/arm pain, and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were collected and compared within and between groups. Minimum clinically important difference (MCID) achievement rates were compared between groups. Results Depressed patients had greater length of stay (p = 0.007) and postoperative narcotic consumption (p = 0.026). Depressed patients improved at 12-week to 2-year PROMIS PF, 6-month SF-12 PCS, 6-week to 6-month SF-12 MCS, 6-week to 6-month and 2-year VAS neck, all VAS arm, and 6-month NDI (p ≤ 0.045, all). ND patients improved at 12-week to 1-year PROMIS PF, 6-month to 2-year SF-12 PCS, 12-week to 1-year VAS neck, 6-week to 1-year VAS arm, and 12-week to 1-year NDI (p ≤ 0.044, all). Between groups, ND patients reported superior PROMIS PF, SF-12 MCS, VAS neck, VAS arm, and NDI scores at two or more periods (p ≤ 0.045, all). MCID achievement rate regarding SF-12 MCS was greater in the Depressed cohort at all postoperative points up to 1 year (p ≤ 0.020, all). Conclusion Depressed patients tended to have a greater length of stay and postoperative narcotic consumption immediately after surgery. Not depressed patients reported more favorable physical and mental function, pain, and disability scores preoperatively and postoperatively. Depressed patients reported greater MCID achievement in mental function following surgery. Depressed patients with WC have a greater likelihood of reporting tangible improvement in mental health scores following ACDF.
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- Timothy J. Hartman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St. Suite #300, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St. Suite #300, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St. Suite #300, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St. Suite #300, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St. Suite #300, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 W. Harrison St. Suite #300, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA
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Lalehzarian SP, Agarwalla A, Liu JN. Return to work following shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review. World J Orthop 2022; 13:837-852. [PMID: 36189336 PMCID: PMC9516623 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i9.837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many patients prioritize the ability to return to work (RTW) after shoulder replacement surgeries such as total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), reverse TSA (rTSA), and shoulder hemiarthroplasty (HA). Due to satisfactory clinical and functional long-term outcomes, the number of shoulder replacements performed will continue to rise into this next decade. With younger individuals who compose a significant amount of the workforce receiving shoulder replacements, patients will begin to place a higher priority on their ability to RTW following shoulder arthroplasty.
AIM To summarize RTW outcomes following TSA, rTSA, and HA, and analyze the effects of workers’ compensation status on RTW rates and ability.
METHODS This systematic review and analysis was performed in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A literature search regarding RTW following shoulder arthroplasty was performed using four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane Library), and the Reference Citation Analysis (https://www.referencecitationanalysis.com/). All studies in English relevant to shoulder arthroplasty and RTW through January 2021 that had a level of evidence I to IV were included. Nonclinical studies, literature reviews, case reports, and those not reporting on RTW after shoulder arthroplasty were excluded.
RESULTS The majority of patients undergoing TSA, rTSA, or HA were able to RTW between one to four months, depending on work demand stratification. While sedentary or light demand jobs generally have higher rates of RTW, moderate or heavy demand jobs tend to have poorer rates of return. The rates of RTW following TSA (71%-93%) were consistently higher than those reported for HA (69%-82%) and rTSA (56%-65%). Furthermore, workers’ compensation status negatively influenced clinical outcomes following shoulder arthroplasty. Through a pooled means analysis, we proposed guidelines for the average time to RTW after TSA, rTSA, and HA. For TSA, rTSA, and HA, the average time to RTW regardless of work demand stratification was 1.93 ± 3.74 mo, 2.3 ± 2.4 mo, and 2.29 ± 3.66 mo, respectively.
CONCLUSION The majority of patients are able to RTW following shoulder arthroplasty. Understanding outcomes for rates of RTW following shoulder arthroplasty would assist in managing expectations in clinical practice.
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- Simon P Lalehzarian
- The Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL 60064, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595, United States
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine, Keck Medicine for USC, Los Angeles, CA 90033, United States
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Johnson EE, Brutico JM, Rangavajjula L, Xia Y, Paul RW, Otlans P, Arner JW, Hammoud S, Bradley JP, Cohen SB. Open Repair of Complete Proximal Hamstring Avulsions in Workers’ Compensation Patients. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221119774. [PMID: 36081409 PMCID: PMC9445462 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221119774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Several studies have reported excellent results after surgical repair of proximal hamstring avulsions. However, the effect on these patients of receiving workers’ compensation has not yet been explored. Hypothesis: Workers’ compensation patients undergoing proximal hamstring repair of complete tears will have similar outcomes when compared with a matched control group of non–workers’ compensation patients. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Workers’ compensation patients who underwent complete proximal hamstring avulsion open repair between 2010 and 2019 were identified (WC group). A control group was matched by age (±3 years), sex, and body mass index (BMI; ±3). Demographics and patient-reported outcome measures were compared, including standard and custom Marx activity rating scale (MARS), standard and custom lower extremity functional scale (LEFS), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. Rate and time to return to work were recorded. Results: The WC group was composed of 20 patients (8 men, 12 women) with a mean age of 52.3 years and BMI of 32.4. The 20 matched controls (8 men, 12 women) who underwent repair had a mean age of 50.6 years and a mean BMI of 31.2. There was no difference between the groups regarding age (P = .924), sex (P > .999), or BMI (P = .330). The WC group reported similar mean MARS (3.3 vs 5.4; P = .174), custom MARS (87.5 vs 97.0; P = .215), and VAS pain (3.3 vs 3.8; P = .698) scores compared with controls. However, the WC group had significantly lower standard LEFS (69.1 vs 94.1; P < .001) and custom LEFS (62.3 vs 87.9; P < .001) scores, returned to work at a lower rate (70.0% vs 94.1%; P = .039), and required more time to return to work after repair (4.3 vs 3.5 months; P = .029) compared with controls. Conclusion: Workers’ compensation patients who underwent open proximal hamstring repair for complete avulsions experienced inferior patient-reported outcomes, required more time to return to work, and returned to work at a lower rate than a matched control group.
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- Emma E. Johnson
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mehta N, Lavoie-Gagne OZ, Diaz CC, Cohn MR, Garrigues GE, Nicholson GP, Verma NN, Forsythe B. Travel Distance Does Not Affect Outcomes After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. JSES Int 2022; 6:903-909. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Evaluation of Factors Affecting Return to Work Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Statewide Cohort Study of Workers' Compensation Subjects. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:544-553. [PMID: 35484044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Most randomized trials comparing open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) to endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) are not specific to a working population and focus mainly on how surgical technique has an impact on outcomes. This study's primary goal was to evaluate factors affecting days out of work (DOOW) following carpal tunnel release (CTR) in a working population and to evaluate for differences in medical costs, indemnity payments, disability ratings, and opioid use between OCTR and ECTR with the intent of determining whether one or the other surgical method was a determining factor. METHODS Using the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation claims database, individuals were identified who underwent unilateral isolated CTR between 1993 and 2018. We excluded those who were on total disability, who underwent additional surgery within 6 months of their index CTR, including contralateral or revision CTR, and those not working during the same month as their index CTR. Outcomes were evaluated at 6 months after surgery. Multivariable linear regression was performed to evaluate covariates associated with DOOW. RESULTS Of the 4596 included participants, 569 (12.4%) and 4027 (87.6%) underwent ECTR and OCTR, respectively. Mean DOOW were 58.4 for participants undergoing OCTR and 56.6 for those undergoing ECTR. Carpal tunnel release technique was not predictive of DOOW. Net medical costs were 20.7% higher for those undergoing ECTR. Multivariable linear regression demonstrated the following significant predictors of higher DOOW: preoperative opioid use, legal representation, labor-intensive occupation, increasing lag time from injury to filing of a worker's compensation claim, and female sex. Being married, higher income community, and working in the public sector were associated with fewer DOOW. CONCLUSIONS In a large statewide worker's compensation population, demographic, occupational, psychosocial, and litigatory factors have a significant impact on DOOW following CTR, whereas differences in surgical technique between ECTR and OCTR did not. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic III.
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Karelse A, Van Tongel A, Gosens T, De Boey S, De Wilde LF, Pouliart N. Limited value of current shoulder arthroplasty registries in evidence-based shoulder surgery: a review of 7 national registries. Expert Rev Med Devices 2021; 18:1189-1201. [PMID: 34903126 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.2014318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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National shoulder arthroplasty registries are currently used to assess incidence, indication, type of prosthesis and revision, but they seem to lack sufficient information to lead to evidence based decision-making in shoulder surgery. There appears to be a large difference in registered parameters and outcome measurement per country. First we investigated whether existing registries have sufficient common datasets to enable pooling of data. Second, we determined whether known risk factors for prosthetic failure are being recorded. Through a non-systematic literature review studies on registries were analyzed for included parameters. Seven national registries were scrutinized for the data collected and these were classified according to categories of risk factors for failure: patient-, implant and surgeon related, and other parameters. This shows a large heterogeneity of registered parameters between countries. The majority of parameters shown to be relevant to outcome and failure of shoulder prostheses are not included in the studied registries. International agreement on parameters and outcome measurement for registries is paramount to enable pooling and comparison of data. If we intend to use the registries to provide us with evidence to improve prosthetic shoulder surgery, we need adjustment of the different parameters to be included.
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- Anne Karelse
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, ZorgSaam Hospital, Terneuzen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Elisabeth Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg/Waalwijk, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Patient-reported drug and latex allergies negatively affect outcomes after total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:2753-2761. [PMID: 34087274 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported allergies (PRAs) have been identified as a risk factor for worse outcomes and less satisfaction in patients undergoing knee and hip arthroplasty. Similar associations have not been elucidated in shoulder arthroplasty patients; however, previous research is sparse. The purpose of this study was to assess the outcomes following shoulder arthroplasty surgery with respect to patient-reported drug allergies. It was hypothesized that a higher number of allergies would be associated with worse patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following shoulder arthroplasty surgery. METHODS Consecutive patients aged 18-89 years at the time of surgery who underwent primary shoulder arthroplasty between October 2005 and March 2018 performed by a single surgeon and had a minimum follow-up period of 1 year were reviewed. PRO scores, including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation score, QuickDASH (short version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire) score, and 12-Item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary scores, as well as patient satisfaction, were collected preoperatively and postoperatively. Early clinical failures were reported. Subjects were categorized into a 3-level factor based on the number of PRAs (0, 1, or ≥2), and bivariate comparisons of mean postoperative PRO scores were performed using Kruskal-Wallis analyses. Additionally, multivariate regression was performed to assess the effect of PRAs on PROs while controlling for age, sex, arthroplasty type, baseline PRO scores, and Charlson Comorbidity Index. RESULTS Overall, 411 shoulders were included in the final study population (367 patients, 44 of whom were treated bilaterally). The population was predominately male patients (n = 265, 64.5%), and the median age at the time of surgery was 66.5 years (first quartile-third quartile, 61.3-71.4 years). Of the patients, 253 (61.6%) underwent total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) whereas 158 (38.4%) underwent reverse TSA. Five patients (2 TSA and 3 reverse TSA patients) experienced early clinical failure and required revision surgery. Minimum 1-year PROs were obtained for 345 of 406 patients (85.0%) with a mean follow-up period of 1.9 ± 1.2 years. Nearly all postoperative PROs reflected a trend of worse outcomes with more preoperative PRAs; however, the QuickDASH score was the only score showing a significant difference between allergy groups (P = .004). Pair-wise comparison using Nemenyi post hoc testing showed that the QuickDASH score was significantly higher (worse outcomes) for the group with ≥2 allergies compared with the group with 0 allergies. PRA was found to be a statistically significant predictor of higher postoperative QuickDASH scores (P = .043) and was more influential than the Charlson Comorbidity Index and sex. Additionally, PRA was the only statistically significant predictor of patient satisfaction (P = .016). CONCLUSION An increasing number of preoperative PRAs is associated with worse PROs and patient satisfaction following shoulder arthroplasty. The number of PRAs was the most influential predictor of patient satisfaction.
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van der Horst AS, Stephens AR, Wei G, Presson AP, Tashjian RZ, Kazmers NH. Prognostic Factors Affecting Long-Term Outcomes After Elbow Dislocation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY GLOBAL ONLINE 2021; 3:260-265. [PMID: 34632352 PMCID: PMC8496876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose To describe patient-reported outcomes following simple elbow dislocation and to identify the baseline factors that predict outcomes. Methods Adult patients treated with a closed reduction for a simple elbow dislocation with or without minor fracture (coronoid avulsion, radial head fracture, or epicondyle avulsion) from 2000 to 2018 completed outcome instruments including Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) via Research Electronic Data Capture. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Univariate followed by multivariate Tobit regression models were used to determine factors associated with clinical outcomes on QuickDASH. Social deprivation was measured using the Area Deprivation Index. Patients with additional upper-extremity injuries or associated major fractures (Monteggia or terrible triad injuries, distal humerus fractures, etc) were excluded. Results At a mean follow-up of 67.5 months, 95% (38/40) of patients reported satisfaction with treatment, and clinical outcomes were good (QuickDASH 9.0 ± 14.8). Univariate analysis showed that higher Area Deprivation Index, older age, female sex, high-energy mechanism of injury, and worker’s compensation (WC) or Medicare insurance status (vs commercial) was associated with significantly worse QuickDASH scores at follow-up. Early therapy, dominant elbow involvement, presence of minor fractures (minimally displaced radial head, coronoid tip, or epicondylar avulsion fractures), race, and treating service did not influence outcomes in univariate analyses. Multivariate analysis demonstrated a significant association between increased social deprivation, WC insurance, and Medicare insurance and worse QuickDASH scores while controlling for new upper-extremity injury, age, sex, and mechanism of injury. Conclusions Outcomes and treatment satisfaction following simple elbow dislocation are generally good but are significantly worse for the patients with greater levels of social deprivation and WC or Medicare insurance. Although surgeons should be aware of the possibility that specific subsets of patients may benefit from early therapy, this factor did not appear to influence long-term outcomes in this small cohort. Type of study/level of evidence Prognostic III.
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- Anna S van der Horst
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.,OrthoIndy Trauma, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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Polce EM, Kunze KN, Fu MC, Garrigues GE, Forsythe B, Nicholson GP, Cole BJ, Verma NN. Development of supervised machine learning algorithms for prediction of satisfaction at 2 years following total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:e290-e299. [PMID: 33010437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient satisfaction after primary anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) represents an important metric for gauging patients' perception of their care and surgical outcomes. Although TSA confers improvement in pain and function for most patients, inevitably some will remain unsatisfied postoperatively. The purpose of this study was to (1) train supervised machine learning (SML) algorithms to predict satisfaction after TSA and (2) develop a clinical tool for individualized assessment of patient-specific risk factors. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of primary anatomic and reverse TSA patients between January 2014 and February 2018. A total of 16 demographic, clinical, and patient-reported outcomes were evaluated for predictive value. Five SML algorithms underwent 3 iterations of 10-fold cross-validation on a training set (80% of cohort). Assessment by discrimination, calibration, Brier score, and decision-curve analysis was performed on an independent testing set (remaining 20% of cohort). Global and local model behaviors were evaluated with global variable importance plots and local interpretable model-agnostic explanations, respectively. RESULTS The study cohort consisted of 413 patients, of whom 331 (82.6%) were satisfied at 2 years postoperatively. The support vector machine model demonstrated the best relative performance on the independent testing set not used for model training (concordance statistic, 0.80; calibration intercept, 0.20; calibration slope, 2.32; Brier score, 0.11). The most important factors for predicting satisfaction were baseline Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score, exercise and activity, workers' compensation status, diagnosis, symptom duration prior to surgery, body mass index, age, smoking status, anatomic vs. reverse TSA, and diabetes. The support vector machine algorithm was incorporated into an open-access digital application for patient-level explanations of risk and predictions, available at https://orthopedics.shinyapps.io/SatisfactionTSA/. CONCLUSION The best-performing SML model demonstrated excellent discrimination and adequate calibration for predicting satisfaction following TSA and was used to create an open-access, clinical decision-making tool. However, rigorous external validation in different geographic locations and patient populations is essential prior to assessment of clinical utility. Given that this tool is based on partially modifiable risk factors, it may enhance shared decision making and allow for periods of targeted preoperative health-optimization efforts.
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- Evan M Polce
- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder, Department of Orthopedics, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Gutman MJ, Patel MS, Katakam A, Liss N, Zmistowski BM, Lazarus MD, Horneff JG. Understanding Outcomes and the Ability to Return to Work After Rotator Cuff Repair in the Workers' Compensation Population. Cureus 2021; 13:e14213. [PMID: 33948403 PMCID: PMC8086523 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Patients with a worker compensation claim are associated with a greater probability of continued symptoms and activity intolerance. This study aims to determine predictors of improved patient-reported outcomes in the workers’ compensation population. Methods Patients with workers’ compensation claims undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between 2010 and 2015 were included. Age, gender, dominant hand, occupation, and number of tendons involved were analyzed. At a minimum of two years, patients were contacted to complete American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Survey, Simple Shoulder Test (SST), and return-to-work status (RTW). Preoperative characteristics and scores were then compared. Results Seventy patients were available for follow-up at an average of 5.4 years (range: 2.1-8.8 years). Average age was 55 years (range: 37-72); 55 (78.6%) were males, 23 (32.9%) were laborers; and 59 (84.2%) patients returned to work. The sole predictor for RTW was surgery on the non-dominant arm (96.5% versus 75.6%; p = 0.021). Laborers showed decreased RTW (p = 0.03). Patients who completed RTW had excellent outcomes with higher ASES (87 versus 50; p value < 0.001) and SST scores (10.4 versus 4.6; p < 0.001). Patients with three tendon tears had inferior ASES (p = 0.026) and SST (p = 0.023) scores than those with less. Conclusion Most workers’ compensation patients have excellent outcomes from rotator cuff repair. Patients with three tendon tear repairs demonstrated the worst functional outcomes. Laborers showed decreased ability to RTW with nearly one-third unable.
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- Michael J Gutman
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Dombrowsky AR, Kirchner G, Isbell J, Brabston EW, Ponce BA, Tokish J, Momaya AM. Resilience correlates with patient reported outcomes after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2021; 107:102777. [PMID: 33321240 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.102777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Personal and social factors may account for much of the variation in patient reported outcome scores, yet little evidence exists on how psychological properties affect patient outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA). The objective of this study is to determine if resilience, characterised by the ability to return to a healthy level of function after experiencing stress, correlates with patient reported outcome scores after rTSA. HYPOTHESIS Resilience score will correlate positively with patient reported outcomes after rTSA. METHODS Seventy-three patients were identified that had undergone primary rTSA with minimum 2-year follow-up (4.7±1.8). These patients completed a phone survey that included the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), a measure of general resilience in all aspects of life, along with American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES), Penn, and Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) scores. Mean outcome scores were calculated to identify any correlation between resilience and clinical outcomes. RESULTS The mean BRS score was 23.8±4.8 (range 12.0-30.0), with 41 patients classified as normal resilience (NR), 17 patients as low resilience (LR), and 15 as high resilience (HR). Postoperative BRS scores correlated with ASES (r=0.31, p=0.008), Penn (r=0.25, p=0.03), and SANE score (r=0.32, p=0.007). The mean ASES score was 14.0 points lower in the LR group (77.0 points), compared to the HR group (91.0 points; p=0.04). Similarly, the LR group had a mean SANE score that was 18.6 points lower than the HR group (73.4 and 91.9 points, respectively; p=0.021). DISCUSSION The observation that greater general life resilience correlates with lower pain intensity, lesser magnitude of limitations, and perception of greater normality of the shoulder after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty emphasises the importance of addressing personal and social health opportunities along with the physical in musculoskeletal care. Resilience may be a useful predictor of outcomes following rTSA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Alex R Dombrowsky
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233 Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233 Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233 Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233 Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233 Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Orthopaedic surgery, Orthopaedic sports medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 35233 Birmingham, AL, United States.
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Wagner ER, Muniz AR, Chang MJ, Hunt T, Welp KM, Woodmass JM, Higgins L, Chen N. Neuroapraxia and early complications after reverse shoulder arthroplasty with glenoid bone grafting. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:258-264. [PMID: 32838952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bone grafting during primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a technique used to restore poor glenoid bone, increase lateralization, and restore abnormal inclination or version. The purpose of this article is to analyze early outcomes of bone grafting during RSA, assessing the influence of technical and patient considerations. METHODS In a 4.5-year time period, 137 RSAs with glenoid bone grafting were performed with a minimum 3 months' follow-up. The mean follow-up was 17 months (range, 3-38). The mean age was 71 years (range, 45-89), and body mass index was 28 (range, 19-44). The source of the autografts were humeral head (n = 113) and iliac crest autograft (ICBG; n = 24). The humeral components included 84 onlay and 53 inlay designs. RESULTS Overall, there were 16 complications (12%), of which 6 were major (5%) (3 graft nonunions and 3 infections) and 10 minor (8%) (1 carpal tunnel syndrome and 9 transient axillary neuropraxias). Of the 9 axillary neuropraxias, 8 resolved by the most recent follow-up, whereas 1 patient was lost to follow-up. There were 4 reoperations (3%): 2 for glenoid baseplate loosening, 1 for severe notching associated with severe glenoid bone loss, and 1 for deep periprosthetic infection. One additional patient had a baseplate failure and is undergoing further treatment. There was no difference in the occurrence of graft nonunions, revision surgery, or glenoid component loosening when comparing type of graft or humeral component used. There was an association of revision surgery (P = .02) with ICBG and older age at the time of surgery (P = .02) and an association of transient neuroapraxia with onlay humeral components (P = .01) and workers' compensation cases (P = .04). CONCLUSIONS There is a high union rate and low complication rate after bone grafting of the glenoid performed with RSA. Transient neuropraxias are the most frequent complication, but the majority resolve within the first postoperative year. These early findings can serve as the basis for future long-term, comprehensive analysis of complications and outcomes after bone grafting during RSA.
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- Eric R Wagner
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Lu Y, Agarwalla A, Patel BH, Nolte MT, Cancienne J, Verma N, Cole BJ, Forsythe B. Influence of workers' compensation status on postoperative outcomes in patients following biceps tenodesis: a matched-pair cohort analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:2530-2537. [PMID: 33190754 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS Although the literature on the association of workers' compensation (WC) status with negative outcomes after orthopedic surgery is extensive, there is a paucity of evidence on outcomes in WC recipients undergoing biceps tenodesis. We hypothesized that WC patients would report significantly worse outcomes postoperatively on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). METHODS Functional and health-related quality-of-life PROMs and a visual analog scale score for pain were administered preoperatively and at 12 months postoperatively to consecutive patients undergoing isolated biceps tenodesis between 2014 and 2018 at our institution. Thirty-eight WC patients were matched 1:2 to non-WC patients by age, body mass index, and operative limb. The minimal clinically important difference, substantial clinical benefit, and patient acceptable symptom state were calculated for all patients via anchor- and distribution-based methods. Rates of achievement and the likelihood of achievement were determined. RESULTS All patients showed significant improvements in all outcome measures (P < .001). WC patients reported inferior postoperative scores on all PROMs examined. WC status significantly predicted a reduced likelihood of achieving substantial clinical benefit for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (odds ratio [OR], 0.38; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.17-0.81; P = .01) and the patient acceptable symptom state (OR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.12-0.65; P = .003) for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score (OR, 0.24; 95% CI, 0.10-0.61; P = .003), Constant-Murley Subjective Assessment (OR, 0.25; 95% CI, 0.08-0.77; P = .016), and visual analog scale pain score (OR, 0.27; 95% CI, 0.16-0.47; P < .001). CONCLUSION WC patients reported inferior scores on all postoperative PROMs and demonstrated lower odds of achieving substantial benefit and satisfaction regarding improvements in both function and pain compared with non-WC patients.
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- Yining Lu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Wagner ER, Woodmass JM, Chang MJ, Welp KM, Higgins LD, Warner JJP. The impact of workers' compensation on recovery after biceps tenodesis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:1783-1788. [PMID: 32359714 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.01.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Revised: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND There remains a paucity of studies examining the impact of workers' compensation (WC) on a variety of outcomes after biceps tenodesis. The purpose of this study was to compare the postoperative recovery curves after biceps tenodesis in patients with and without WC claims. METHODS Using the Surgical Outcomes System database, we assessed the postoperative recovery outcomes of all patients who had outcomes recorded at least 6 months after isolated biceps tenodesis for the treatment of a diagnosis of biceps tendinitis, stratified by WC status. The outcomes analyzed included visual analog scale, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, VR-12 (Veterans RAND 12 Item Health Survey) mental and physical, Simple Shoulder Test, and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation scores. RESULTS Overall, 139 patients with WC claims underwent isolated biceps tenodesis vs. 786 patients without WC claims. Demographic characteristics and comorbidities were similar in the 2 groups. Patients without WC claims had significantly improved visual analog scale, VR-12, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation, and Simple Shoulder Test scores at all times points after 3 months and 1 year compared with patients with WC claims. CONCLUSIONS On analysis of patients' recovery after isolated biceps tenodesis, WC claims led to significantly worse pain and functional outcomes at every time point of analysis (3, 6, 12, and 24 months). Furthermore, patients with WC claims had worse preoperative-to-postoperative improvements in most outcomes. This information can be used to educate surgeons and patients on postoperative expectations, as well as to perform analyses focused on health economics, value, and policy.
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- Eric R Wagner
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Boston Shoulder Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Boston Shoulder Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston Shoulder Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Jayasekara M, Lam PH, Murrell GAC. Return to Work Following Shoulder Surgery: An Analysis of 1,773 Cases. JB JS Open Access 2020; 5:JBJSOA-D-19-00081. [PMID: 32803105 PMCID: PMC7386555 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.19.00081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background There is limited information on patients' ability to return to work (RTW) after the majority of shoulder surgical procedures. Methods This study was a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on 1,773 consecutive patients who underwent shoulder surgery performed by a single surgeon from 2004 to 2017. A validated L'Insalata Shoulder Questionnaire was used to collect information on 32 preoperative factors, which were used for analysis. The questionnaire included the premorbid level of work and the levels preoperatively and at 6 months postoperatively. Results Six months following the shoulder operations, 77% of the patients returned to work (40% with full duties and 37% with light duties). Concomitant rotator cuff repair and stabilization was associated with the highest RTW rate (90%) whereas some of the lowest RTW rates were associated with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (56%) and total shoulder arthroplasty (71%). The highest rate of RTW with full duties was associated with debridement for calcific tendinitis (62%). Capsular release provided a significant improvement in work level (on a scale ranging from none to strenuous) from preoperatively to postoperatively (p = 0.0116). Older patients with stiffer shoulders who were not working preoperatively had the lowest RTW rate at 6 months. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the largest study of RTW outcomes of shoulder surgical procedures, and it showed that 4 out of 5 patients were able to RTW 6 months postoperatively with approximately half resuming full duties and half, lighter duties. Capsular release was the only procedure to result in a significant improvement in work level within 6 months. The best independent predictors of RTW were younger age, less stiffness, and working preoperatively. Level of Evidence Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Mudith Jayasekara
- Orthopaedic Research Institute, St George Hospital Campus, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute, St George Hospital Campus, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Research Institute, St George Hospital Campus, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Predicting Functional Outcomes Following Fracture Nonunion Repair-Development and Validation of a Risk Profiling Tool. J Orthop Trauma 2020; 34:e214-e220. [PMID: 32433198 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To develop a tool that can be used preoperatively to identify patients at risk of poor functional outcome following operative repair of fracture nonunion. DESIGN Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. SETTING Academic medical center. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS Three hundred twenty-eight patients who underwent operative repair of a fracture nonunion were prospectively followed for a minimum of 12 months post-operatively. INTERVENTION After randomization, 223 (68%) patients comprised an experimental cohort and 105 (32%) patients comprised a separate validation cohort. Within the experimental cohort, forward stepwise multivariate logistic regression was applied to 17 independent variables to generate a predictive model identifying patients at risk of having a poor functional outcome [Predicting Risk of Function in Trauma-Nonunion (PRoFiT-NU) Score]. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Functional outcomes were assessed using the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA). Poor outcome was defined as an SMFA function index greater than 10 points above the mean at 12 months post-operatively. RESULTS Significant predictors of poor outcome were lower extremity nonunion [odds ratio (OR) = 3.082; P = 0.021], tobacco use (OR = 2.994; P = 0.009), worker's compensation insurance (OR = 3.986; P = 0.005), radiographic bone loss (OR = 2.397; P = 0.040), and preoperative SMFA function index (OR = 1.027; P = 0.001). The PRoFiT-NU model was significant and a good predictor of poor functional outcome (χ(5) = 51.98, P < 0.0005; area under the receiver operating curve = 0.79). Within the separate validation cohort, 16% of patients had a poor outcome at a PRoFiT-NU score below 25% (low risk), 39% of patients had a poor outcome at a PRoFiT-NU score between 25% and 50% (intermediate risk), and 63% of patients had a poor outcome at a PRoFiT-NU score above 50% (high risk). CONCLUSIONS The PRoFiT-NU score is an accurate predictor of poor functional outcome following fracture nonunion repair. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence description of levels of evidence.
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Psychosocial factors affecting outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:e175-e184. [PMID: 31899094 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Both anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty are considered successful surgeries to treat a variety of painful shoulder conditions. Although implant survivorship for both is good to excellent in the long term, a variety of factors-clinical, technical, and psychosocial-may affect patient-reported outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS A comprehensive review of the literature was performed systematically using keywords "shoulder arthroplasty outcomes," "psychosocial factors shoulder," "shoulder replacement outcomes," "depression shoulder arthroplasty," "satisfaction shoulder arthroplasty," "factors shoulder replacement," "expectations shoulder arthroplasty," and "predictors shoulder arthroplasty." Studies meeting the inclusion criteria were screened and analyzed. Type of surgery performed, sample size, outcome measures, and other factors influencing patient outcomes were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS Sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Six reviewed mental health disorders as predictors of postoperative outcome after shoulder arthroplasty. Of these, 4 found that disorders such a depression and anxiety were associated with increased risk of perioperative complications and lower final functional outcome scores. Two studies evaluated workers' compensation status as a possible predictor of outcomes and found that patients with claims had lower satisfaction and outcome scores at final follow-up compared with those without claims. Two studies showed that preoperative opioid use was associated with lower outcome scores and overall satisfaction rate after shoulder arthroplasty. Three studies showed that higher patient confidence and preoperative expectations were correlated with better outcomes. CONCLUSION Our review shows that psychosocial factors may play just as important role in affecting patient outcomes after total shoulder arthroplasty as technical factors.
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Resilience, the capacity to recover from a setback or adversity, is a concept that has received considerable recent attention. An individual's resilience predicts their life trajectory following stressful events and this has increasingly been shown in a wide variety of applications. Our understanding of the degree to which we can modify our resilience, and the optimal means to do so, remains in its infancy. The US military has embraced extensive efforts to quantify and build resilience in service members in an effort to preserve the fighting force. We specifically look at the understanding of resilience as it relates to the athletes in terms of competition and return from injury. This article explores the concept of resilience, the efforts to build resilience, lessons learned from the military and applications of the resilience concept to surgical and trauma patients.
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Rehman Y, Jones A, Madden K, Heels-Ansdell D, Busse JW. Association of Disability Benefits and/or Litigation With Time to Return to Work After Tibia Shaft Fracture Fixation. J Occup Environ Med 2020; 62:370-374. [DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Gallo MC, Bolia IK, Jalali O, Rosario S, Rounds A, Heidari KS, Trasolini NA, Prodromo JP, Hatch GF, Weber AE. Risk Factors for Early Subsequent (Revision or Contralateral) ACL Reconstruction: A Retrospective Database Study. Orthop J Sports Med 2020; 8:2325967119901173. [PMID: 32118083 PMCID: PMC7029539 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119901173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background: Many factors contribute to the risk for subsequent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) within 2 years from the index procedure. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was 2-fold: (1) to evaluate the incidence of subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACLR at 2 years in a large cohort and (2) to explore the association between patient-specific factors and early subsequent ACLR risk by age group. We hypothesize that 2-year subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACLR rates will be low and that risk factors for subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACLR will vary depending on a patient’s age group. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Ambulatory Surgery Database was retrospectively reviewed to assess the incidence of 2-year subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACLR and to identify patient-specific risk factors for early subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACLR by age group between 2005 and 2014. Results: Of 94,108 patients included, the rate of subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACLR was highest in patients younger than 21 years (2.4 per 100 person-years; 95% CI, 2.3-2.6) and lowest in those older than 40 years (1.3 per 100 person-years; 95% CI, 1.2-1.4). Younger age, white race (compared with Hispanic in all age groups and Asian in age <21 or >40 years), private insurance if age younger than 21 years, public insurance or worker's compensation claims if age older than 30 years were significantly associated with an increased risk of subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACLR at 2 years. Conclusion: Results of the present study provide insight into subsequent (revision or contralateral) ACL reconstruction, which can be used to assess and modify treatment for at-risk patients and highlight the need for data mining to generate clinically applicable research using national and international databases.
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- Matthew C Gallo
- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Idarraga AJ, Wright-Chisem A, Bohl DD, Lee S, Lin J, Holmes GB, Hamid KS. Functional Capacity Evaluation for Injuries to the Foot and Ankle. Foot Ankle Int 2019; 40:1282-1287. [PMID: 31319712 DOI: 10.1177/1071100719864694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is used to determine physical ability after treatment of a workplace-related injury. This evaluation is a determinant in the administration of benefits and the decision to return to work (RTW). The purpose of this study was to characterize FCE results and ability to RTW after treatment for workplace-related orthopedic injuries to the foot or ankle. METHODS A retrospective medical record review from the practices of 4 orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons was conducted. Inclusion criteria were a workplace-related injury to the foot or ankle, at least 2 years of follow-up, and an associated FCE. The FCE report and clinic notes were used to determine the patient's preinjury job requirement, postinjury FCE-determined ability, specific FCE- or physician-imposed work restrictions, and clearance to RTW. A total of 188 patients met inclusion criteria. RESULTS In total, 74.4% of patients had FCE-determined work abilities at or above their preinjury job requirements, and 63.3% of patients were cleared to RTW. The mean time from injury to FCE was 1.9 ± 1.5 years, and the mean time to clearance for RTW was 2.0 ± 1.3 years. A less strenuous preinjury job requirement was positively associated with both the FCE-determined ability meeting the preinjury job requirement (P < .001) and clearance to RTW (P = .034). CONCLUSION Two in 3 patients were cleared to RTW following workplace-related injuries to the foot or ankle culminating in an FCE. However, it took a mean of 2 years to achieve this clearance. Patients with more strenuous jobs were less likely to be able to RTW after injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective comparative study.
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- Alexander J Idarraga
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Klein JS, Davis DE, Wells ZS, Kane LT, Sholder D, Namdari S, Abboud JA. The Distress and Risk Assessment Method predicts postoperative narcotic use in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:S146-S153. [PMID: 31196509 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Distress and Risk Assessment Method (DRAM) predicts poor outcomes in spine, hip, and knee surgery. Unlike other areas of orthopedic surgery, DRAM scores are not predictive of lower postoperative patient-reported outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR). PURPOSE As concerns for opioid dependence and abuse grow, the purpose of this study was to analyze the correlation between preoperative DRAM scores, modified Zung scores, and postoperative narcotic use in patients who underwent arthroscopic RCR. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective cohort study identified and enrolled patients >18 years of age with full-thickness rotator cuff tears at a single institution. Patients with prior shoulder surgery, greater than 1-tendon RCR, and preoperative narcotic use were excluded. One-hundred and fifty patients were enrolled, with 114 (76%) completing all preoperative and postoperative questionnaires. Preoperative DRAM scores were collected from every patient. Postoperative narcotic use was evaluated via survey and converted to total morphine equivalents. RESULTS Increased preoperative DRAM scores predicted higher postoperative morphine equivalent units (P = .002, r = 0.29). When dividing patients into those <17 or ≥17 on the modified Zung score, 44 of 114 (39%) met criteria for "at risk or depressed." This group showed a statistically significant trend toward higher postoperative morphine equivalent unit intake (P = .004). CONCLUSION Baseline psychological distress (DRAM) can predict narcotic requirements after RCR and serve as a powerful tool to identify patients at risk for increased narcotics requirements postoperatively. In our cohort, 39% of patients showed evidence of baseline depression, which highlights a potential role of the modified Zung score to identify patients in need of preoperative psychological counseling.
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- Jason S Klein
- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Return to work after shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:998-1008. [PMID: 30885548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the rising incidence of shoulder arthroplasty, there is increasing emphasis on improving functional outcomes and ability to return to work (RTW). The purpose of this study was to determine the rate of RTW after shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis were performed in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A literature search of 4 electronic databases was performed from database conception through April 2018 to identify studies reporting data on RTW after shoulder arthroplasty. The primary outcome was the rate of RTW after shoulder arthroplasty. Random-effects meta-analysis was used to pool the rate of RTW across studies. RESULTS Seven studies were reviewed, including 447 patients at an average follow-up of 4.4 years (range, 1.0-12.6 years). The overall rate of RTW was 63.6% (95% confidence interval, 58.8%-68.2%) at a mean 2.3 months postoperatively (range, 0.3-24.0 months). RTW was significantly lower for patients with heavy-intensity occupations vs. all intensity types (61.7% vs. 67.6%; P = .04). RTW did not differ between anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (63.4%) and hemiarthroplasty (66.1%) or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (61.5%; P = .53). There were no significant differences in RTW among underlying diagnoses (osteoarthritis, 64.4%; cuff tear arthropathy, 65.6%; proximal humerus fracture, 69.1%; P = .41) or by workers' compensation status (61.2% vs. 65.3%; P = .41). CONCLUSIONS A majority of patients return to work after shoulder arthroplasty at an average of 2.3 months postoperatively. Those with heavy-intensity occupation return at significantly lower rates, whereas no differences in RTW by arthroplasty type, underlying diagnosis, or workers' compensation were found.
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Cvetanovich GL, Savin DD, Frank RM, Gowd AK, Sumner SA, Romeo AA, Nicholson GP. Inferior outcomes and higher complication rates after shoulder arthroplasty in workers' compensation patients. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:875-881. [PMID: 30685276 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Outcomes of shoulder surgery in workers' compensation (WC) patients have generally been inferior to those in non-WC patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the complication rates and clinical outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty in WC patients and control non-WC patients. METHODS An institutional shoulder arthroplasty database was queried for patients with minimum 2-year follow-up who underwent total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, or hemiarthroplasty. WC patients were age and sex matched with non-WC patients and retrospectively evaluated for complication rates, patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores, and range of motion. RESULTS We matched 45 WC and 45 non-WC patients by age and sex, with the WC group having a higher rate of prior surgery (82% vs 38%, P < .001). Both groups experienced significant improvements in all PROs, forward elevation, and external rotation (P < .05 for all). The WC group had inferior 2-year outcomes for all PROs and forward elevation (P ≤ .001 for all), as well as a higher reoperation rate (16% vs 2%, P = .030) and higher rate of persistent pain at final follow-up (33% vs 11%, P = .021). On multivariate regression controlling for other variables including number of prior surgical procedures, WC status remained associated with lower improvements in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (P < .001), functional (P < .001), and Simple Shoulder Test (P < .001) scores, as well as a higher reoperation rate (P = .015) and higher rate of persistent pain (P = .027). CONCLUSION Although both WC and non-WC patients experienced significant clinical improvements after shoulder arthroplasty, WC patients had a higher reoperation rate, inferior PROs, and a higher rate of persistent pain.
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- Gregory L Cvetanovich
- Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Liu JN, Garcia GH, Wong AC, Sinatro A, Wu HH, Dines DM, Warren RF, Gulotta LV. Return to Work After Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Patients 55 Years and Younger at Average 5-Year Follow-up. Orthopedics 2018; 41:e310-e315. [PMID: 29451941 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20180213-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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As the number of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasties performed on younger patients continues to grow, return to work after surgery becomes increasingly important. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty to return patients 55 years or younger to work postoperatively. A retrospective review was performed of consecutive anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty patients. Inclusion criteria were age 55 years or younger at surgery, greater than 2 years of follow-up, and employment within 3 years of surgery. Employment was stratified by intensity of work (sedentary, light, moderate, or heavy). Return to work status and time out of work were also evaluated. Fifty-two patients worked before surgery. Average age was 48.4 years, with average follow-up of 5.4 years. Seventy-three percent were male, and average body mass index was 28.0 kg/m2. Average visual analog scale score improved from 5.5 to 0.9 (P<.0001) and American Shoulder and Elbow Society score improved from 39.9 to 88.3 (P<.0001). Forty-eight (92%) of 52 returned to work postoperatively after an average of 2.1 months. When stratified by intensity, all patients with sedentary, light, or moderate work returned, whereas 64% returned to heavy work (P<.01). Eighty-seven percent were satisfied to very satisfied after surgery. In summary, most patients (92%) who undergo anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty at 55 years or younger return to work, on average, 2.1 months after surgery. [Orthopedics. 2018; 41(3):e310-e315.].
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Since the introduction of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in 1987 (in Europe) and 2004 (in the United States), the number of RTSAs performed annually has increased. Although the main indication for RTSA has been rotator cuff tears, indications have expanded to include several shoulder conditions, many of which involve dysfunction of the rotator cuff. RTSA complications have been reported to affect 19% to 68% of patients and include acromial fracture, haematoma, infection, instability, mechanical baseplate failure, neurological injury, periprosthetic fracture and scapular notching. Current controversies in RTSA include optimal baseplate positioning, humeral neck-shaft angle (135° versus 155°), glenosphere placement (medial, lateral or bony increased offset RTSA) and subscapularis repair. Improvements in prosthesis design, surgeon experience and clinical results will need to occur to optimize this treatment for many shoulder conditions. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:58–69 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170044
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- Filippo Familiari
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Villa del Sole Clinic, Italy
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- Division of Shoulder Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hacettepe University, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hacettepe University, Turkey
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- Division of Shoulder Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University, USA
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Determinants of patient satisfaction following reconstructive shoulder surgery. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:458. [PMID: 29141613 PMCID: PMC5688638 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1812-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Background Obtaining patient satisfaction is a key goal of surgical treatment. It was the purpose of this study to identify pre-, peri- and postoperative factors determining patient satisfaction after shoulder surgery, quantify their relative importance and thereby allow the surgeon to focus on parameters, which will influence patient satisfaction. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 505 patients, who underwent either rotator cuff repair (n = 216) or total shoulder arthroplasty (n = 289). We examined 21 patient-specific and socio-demographic parameters as well as 31 values of the Constant-Score with regard to their impact on patient satisfaction. Results In the univariable analysis higher patient satisfaction was correlated with higher age, private health insurance, light physical work, retirement, primary surgery, non-smoking, absence of chronic alcohol abuse, absence of peri- or postoperative complications, operation performed by the medical director as well as various Constant Score sub-values (p < 0.05). In the multivariable analysis absence of peri- or postoperative complications (p = 0.008), little postoperative pain (p = 0.0001), a large range of postoperative active abduction (p = 0.05) and a high postoperative subjective shoulder value (p = 0.0001) were identified as independent prognostic factors for high satisfaction. Conclusion After reconstructive shoulder surgery particular attention should be paid to prevention of complications, excellent perioperative pain control and restoration of abduction during rehabilitation. This study is first step towards a preoperative prediction model of a subjectively successful surgery as well as a tool to exclude irrelevant parameters in clinical routine.
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Shields E, Thirukumaran C, Noyes K, Voloshin I. A Review of a Workers' Compensation Database 2003 to 2013: Patient Factors Influencing Return to Work and Cumulative Financial Claims After Rotator Cuff Repair in Geriatric Workers' Compensation Cases. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2017; 8:208-214. [PMID: 29318082 PMCID: PMC5755839 DOI: 10.1177/2151458517732209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 08/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Workers' compensation status is associated with poor outcomes after rotator cuff repair surgery. The purpose of this study was to analyze a database of geriatric workers' compensation patients after surgical repair of the rotator cuff and identify both medical and nonmedical patient factors that influence the time it takes for them to return to work at full duty, including a comparison of arthroscopic and open techniques. Methods An all workers' compensation database was queried for rotator cuff claims that were surgically managed using arthroscopic, open, or both approaches from 2003 to 2013 in patients aged ≥60. Primary outcomes were the number of days for return to full work (RTW) following surgery and the total reimbursement for health care. Multivariate analysis was performed, and data are presented as average ± standard deviation. Results The database yielded 1903 claims for surgically treated rotator cuff conditions (arthroscopic n = 935; open n = 926; both n = 42). In multivariate RTW analyses, we did not find a significant difference between groups (RTW in days was 153 ± 134 for arthroscopy [P = .81], 160 ± 160 for open [Ref], and 140 ± 82 days for both [P = .75]). However, multivariate analysis of reimbursement claims found arthroscopic surgery claims to be 13% higher compared to claims for open surgery only (US $29 986 ± 16 259 for arthroscopy vs US $26 495 ± 13 186 for open, P < .001). Patients aged ≥65 had more medical expenses than patients aged 60 to 64 (P = .03). Potentially modifiable variables that significantly prolonged RTW timing and higher health-care claims included need for vocational rehabilitation services and filing of a legal suit. Conclusions Return to full-duty work in geriatric workers' compensation patients after rotator cuff repair takes about 5 months regardless of surgical approach and costs significantly more in patients aged ≥65. Arthroscopic repairs generated 13% more cumulative health-care costs than open surgery alone. More efficient vocational rehabilitation services and minimizing legal suits may help get patients back to work sooner and reduce overall costs.
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- Edward Shields
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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Hsu JE, Russ SM, Somerson JS, Tang A, Warme WJ, Matsen FA. Is the Simple Shoulder Test a valid outcome instrument for shoulder arthroplasty? J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26:1693-1700. [PMID: 28601490 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2017.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Simple Shoulder Test (SST) is a brief, inexpensive, and widely used patient-reported outcome tool, but it has not been rigorously evaluated for patients having shoulder arthroplasty. The goal of this study was to rigorously evaluate the validity of the SST for outcome assessment in shoulder arthroplasty using a systematic review of the literature and an analysis of its properties in a series of 408 surgical cases. METHODS SST scores, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey scores, and satisfaction scores were collected preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively. Responsiveness was assessed by comparing preoperative and 2-year postoperative scores. Criterion validity was determined by correlating the SST with the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey. Construct validity was tested through 5 clinical hypotheses regarding satisfaction, comorbidities, insurance status, previous failed surgery, and narcotic use. RESULTS Scores after arthroplasty improved from 3.9 ± 2.8 to 10.2 ± 2.3 (P < .001). The change in SST correlated strongly with patient satisfaction (P < .001). The SST had large Cohen's d effect sizes and standardized response means. Criterion validity was supported by significant differences between satisfied and unsatisfied patients, those with more severe and less severe comorbidities, those with workers' compensation or Medicaid and other types of insurance, those with and without previous failed shoulder surgery, and those taking and those not taking narcotic pain medication before surgery (P < .005). CONCLUSION These data combined with a systematic review of the literature demonstrate that the SST is a valid and responsive patient-reported outcome measure for assessing the outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty.
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- Jason E Hsu
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Jodoin M, Rouleau DM, Larson-Dupuis C, Benoit B, Leduc S, Laflamme GY, Gosselin N, Sabir M, De Beaumont L. Effects of concomitant mild traumatic brain injury on resuming work after suffering from an isolated limb fracture: A cohort study. Brain Inj 2017; 31:1683-1688. [PMID: 28876146 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2017.1341644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective is to explore the effects of concomitant mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) on return to work (RTW), among patients suffering from an isolated limb fracture. This follow-up study included a total of 170 working age subjects with an isolated limb fracture, and was conducted in a phone interview approximately 1-year post trauma. 41 had experienced an mTBI and 129 did not. METHODS Data were obtained through a phone interview conducted on average 20.7 months (SD = 9.6 months) post-accident. The main outcome measure was the number of days taken to RTW after the injury. Demographic information was also gathered during the phone interview. Workers' compensation status was obtained through the hospitals' orthopaedic clinic data. RESULTS The mTBI group took on average 329.7 days (SD = 298.0) to RTW after the injury, as opposed to 150.3 days (SD = 171.3) for the control group (p < 0.001). After excluding patients who received workers' compensation, the mTBI group still missed significantly more days of work (M = 299.4 days; SD = 333.0) than the control group (M = 105.2 days; SD = 121.6) (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION This study shows that mTBI increases work disability by preventing working-age individuals from rapidly returning to work.
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- Marianne Jodoin
- a Department of Psychology , University of Montreal , Montreal , QC , Canada.,b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada
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- a Department of Psychology , University of Montreal , Montreal , QC , Canada.,b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada
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- b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada
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- b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada
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- b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada
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- a Department of Psychology , University of Montreal , Montreal , QC , Canada.,b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada
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- a Department of Psychology , University of Montreal , Montreal , QC , Canada.,b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada
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- b Montreal Sacred Heart Hospital Research Centre , Montreal , QC , Canada.,c Department of Surgery , University of Montreal , Montreal , QC , Canada
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Hurwit DJ, Liu JN, Garcia GH, Mahony G, Wu HH, Dines DM, Warren RF, Gulotta LV. A comparative analysis of work-related outcomes after humeral hemiarthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2017; 26:954-959. [PMID: 28089256 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Revised: 10/24/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The return to work of young patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty is increasingly important. Whereas studies have shown superior outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) compared with humeral hemiarthroplasty (HHA), no prior literature has compared RTSA with HHA in regard to return to work. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively collected shoulder arthroplasty registry was performed to analyze all patients who underwent RTSA or HHA at a single institution. A validated questionnaire evaluating return to work postoperatively was administered at baseline and at follow-up in addition to the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and visual analog scale (VAS) pain surveys. RESULTS The study included 40 RTSA and 41 HHA patients. The average age at surgery was 68.6 years in the RTSA group and 60.8 years in the HHA group (P < .001). Postoperatively, 65% of RTSA patients returned to work compared with 70.7% of HHA patients (P = .64). There was no significant difference in the time to return to work between the RTSA (2.3 months) and HHA (3.1 months) groups (P = .46). Both groups had statistically significant improvements in both the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and VAS scores. The improvement in pain on the VAS for patients undergoing RTSA (-5.6) trended toward significance compared with HHA (-4.2) (P = .056). CONCLUSION Roughly two-thirds of patients undergoing either HHA or RTSA were able to return to work postoperatively, with no significant difference found between the 2 groups in terms of time to return to work, despite that patients undergoing RTSA were significantly older.
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Garcia GH, Liu JN, Sinatro A, Wu HH, Dines JS, Warren RF, Dines DM, Gulotta LV. High Satisfaction and Return to Sports After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients Aged 55 Years and Younger. Am J Sports Med 2017; 45:1664-1669. [PMID: 28319426 DOI: 10.1177/0363546517695220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Young, active candidates for total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are a unique group of patients. Not only do they demand longevity and improved function, but they also desire a return to physical activities. PURPOSE To determine the rate of return to sports in patients aged ≤55 years undergoing TSA. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS This was a retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent anatomic TSA at a single institution. Exclusion criteria included age at the time of surgery >55 years and <2 years of follow-up. All patients had end-stage osteoarthritis with significant glenohumeral joint space narrowing. The final follow-up consisted of a patient-reported sports questionnaire, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and visual analog scale (VAS) score. RESULTS From 70 eligible patients, 59 patients (61 shoulders) were included with an average follow-up of 61.0 months (range, 25-103 months) and average age at the time of surgery of 48.9 years (range, 25-55 years). The average VAS score improved from 5.6 to 0.9 ( P < .001), and the average ASES score improved from 39.3 to 88.4 ( P < .001). Forty-nine procedures (80.3%) were performed for a primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Four shoulders returned to the operating room; none were for glenoid loosening. There was a 93.2% satisfaction rate, and 67.7% of patients (n = 40) stated that they underwent their surgery to return to sports. Moreover, patients in 96.4% of shoulders (55/57) restarted at least 1 sport at an average of 6.7 months. Direct rates of return were as follows: fitness sports (97.2%), golf (93.3%), singles tennis (87.5%), swimming (77.7%), basketball (75.0%), and flag football (66.7%). Patients in 47 shoulders (82.4%) returned to a similar or higher level of sports; 90.3% returned to high-demand sports, and 83.8% returned to high upper extremity sports. There was no significant difference in rates of return to sports by body mass index, sex, age, preoperative diagnosis, revision status, and dominant extremity. CONCLUSION In patients aged ≤55 years undergoing TSA, there was a 96.4% rate of return to ≥1 previous sports at an average of 6.7 months. Furthermore, at an average follow-up of 61.0 months, no patients needed revision of their glenoid component, despite an 83.8% rate of return to high upper extremity sports. While caution should still be advised in young, active patients undergoing TSA, these results demonstrate a high satisfaction rate and improved ability to return to most sports after surgery.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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Kho JY, Gaspar MP, Kane PM, Jacoby SM, Shin EK. Prognostic Variables for Patient Return-to-Work Interval Following Carpal Tunnel Release in a Workers' Compensation Population. Hand (N Y) 2017; 12:246-251. [PMID: 28453350 PMCID: PMC5480659 DOI: 10.1177/1558944716661991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND We hypothesize that depressive and anxiety disorders, chronic pain conditions, and work-related factors are significant determinants of the time interval for return to work (RTW) in the workers' compensation (WC) population following carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed records of all WC patients who underwent open CTR surgery over a 5-year period by 1 of 3 fellowship-trained hand surgeons. One hundred fifty-two wrists in 108 patients (64 unilateral, 44 bilateral) met the inclusion criteria. Demographic, medical, and surgical data were obtained from patient records. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess predictors of RTW. RESULTS Eighty-nine percent of all patients returned to work full-duty. Average RTW duration in all wrists was 12.5 ± 11.3 weeks. Predictors of delayed RTW in bivariate and multivariate analyses were depression with or without anxiety, chronic pain disorders including fibromyalgia, preoperative opioid use, and modified preoperative work status. Job type, motor nerve conduction velocity, and bilateral surgery were not predictive of delayed RTW interval. CONCLUSIONS WC patients with depression, anxiety, or fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders were significantly more likely to have delayed RTW following CTR than were WC patients without these conditions. In addition, those who use opioid medications preoperatively and those with preoperative work restrictions were also found to have a significantly delayed RTW after CTR. Knowledge of these risk factors may help care providers and employers identify those WC patients who are most likely to have a protracted postoperative recovery period.
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- Jenniefer Y. Kho
- Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, Modesto, CA, USA,The Philadelphia Hand Center, PA, USA,Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PA, USA,Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Michael P. Gaspar, The Philadelphia Hand Center, P.C., The Franklin Building, Suite G114, 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PA, USA,Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PA, USA,Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PA, USA,Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Kamal I Bohsali
- 1Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 2Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 3Department of Orthopaedics, University of Texas HSC-San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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Garcia GH, Taylor SA, Mahony GT, DePalma BJ, Grawe BM, Nguyen J, Dines JS, Dines DM, Warren RF, Craig EV, Gulotta LV. Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Work-Related Outcomes. Orthopedics 2016; 39:e230-5. [PMID: 26811957 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20160119-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The average retirement age is increasing, and the indications for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) are being broadened. The goal of the current study was to determine objective findings for rate of return to work and time to return to work after RTSA. The authors performed retrospective data collection for consecutive patients who underwent RTSA at their institution between 2007 and 2013. All patients were asked to complete a questionnaire about their work history and their ability to participate in work-related activities. A total of 40 patients reported working before surgery. Average patient age was 74.7 years (range, 56-82 years). Average follow-up was 2.6 years (range, 1-4.7 years). Average American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score improved from 34.0 to 81.7 (P<.001). Average visual analog scale pain score decreased from 6.5 to 0.7 (P<.001). Most patients (65.4%) classified their job as sedentary, 34.6% classified their job as light work, and no patients classified their job as heavy work. Of patients who worked preoperatively, 65% (n=26) returned to work after RTSA. Only a previous diagnosis of heart disease affected return to work (P=.04). Overall, average time to return to work was 2.3 months (range, 0.5-11 months). Patients with sedentary jobs returned to work more quickly (1.4 months) than those with light work (4.0 months). A total of 96.2% of patients reported good to excellent surgical outcomes. Of patients who worked before RTSA, 65% were still working at final follow-up. Only 5% of patients retired for reasons attributed to the operated shoulder. On average, patients returned to work less than 3 months after surgery.
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Patient factors influencing return to work and cumulative financial claims after clavicle fractures in workers' compensation cases. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2016; 25:1115-21. [PMID: 27066964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2015] [Revised: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study analyzed workers' compensation patients after surgical or nonoperative treatment of clavicle fractures to identify factors that influence the time for return to work and total health care reimbursement claims. We hypothesized that return to work for operative patients would be faster. METHODS The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification diagnosis codes and Current Procedural Terminology codes were used to retrospectively query the Workers' Compensation national database. The outcomes of interest were the number of days for return to full work after surgery and total reimbursement for health care-related claims. The primary independent variable was treatment modality. RESULTS There were 169 claims for clavicle fractures within the database (surgical, n = 34; nonoperative, n = 135). The average health care claims reimbursed were $29,136 ± $26,998 for surgical management compared with $8366 ± $14,758 for nonoperative management (P < .001). We did not find a statistically significant difference between surgical (196 ± 287 days) and nonoperative (69 ± 94 days) treatment groups in their time to return to work (P = .06); however, there was high variability in both groups. Litigation was an independent predictor of prolonged return to work (P = .007) and higher health care costs (P = .003). CONCLUSION Workers' compensation patients treated for clavicle fractures return to work at roughly the same time whether they are treated surgically or nonoperatively, with surgery being roughly 3 times more expensive. There was a substantial amount of variability in return to work timing by subjects in both groups. Litigation was a predictor of longer return to work timing and higher health care costs.
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Garcia GH, Liu JN, Mahony GT, Sinatro A, Wu HH, Craig EV, Warren RF, Dines DM, Gulotta LV. Hemiarthroplasty Versus Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Shoulder Osteoarthritis: A Matched Comparison of Return to Sports. Am J Sports Med 2016; 44:1417-1422. [PMID: 26960913 DOI: 10.1177/0363546516632527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Return to activity is a commonly used indication for shoulder hemiarthroplasty (HA) compared with total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). Despite clinical studies demonstrating better functional outcomes after TSA, the literature has failed to show a difference in return to sports. PURPOSE To compare rates of return to sports in a matched cohort of TSA and HA patients with a preoperative diagnosis of glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA). STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A prospectively collected registry was queried retrospectively for consecutive patients who underwent HA. Inclusion criteria were preoperative diagnosis of OA and more than 2 years of follow-up. After meeting the inclusion criteria, all HA patients were statistically matched to a TSA patient. All patients had end-stage OA with significant glenohumeral joint space narrowing. RESULTS At final follow-up, 40 HA patients and 40 TSA patients were available. The average (±SD) age at surgery was 65.7 ± 10.5 years and 66.2 ± 9.6 years for the HA and TSA groups, respectively (P = .06). Average follow-up was 62.0 months and 61.1 months for the HA and TSA groups, respectively (P = .52). Average American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores improved from 36.3 to 70.2 for HA patients and from 34.0 to 78.5 for TSA patients (P < .001 for both); final scores were not significantly different between groups (P = .21). Average visual analog scale pain scores improved from 6.3 to 2.2 for HA patients and from 6.1 to 0.6 for TSA patients (P < .001 for both). HA patients had significantly worse final visual analog scale scores compared with the TSA group (P = .002). Significantly more TSA patients were satisfied with their surgery compared with HA patients (100% vs 70%) (P = .01). Of both groups, 65.5% of HA patients (19 of 29) returned to at least 1 sport postoperatively compared with 97.3% of TSA patients (36 of 37) (P < .001). Average timing for return to full sports was 5.5 ± 4.2 months and 5.4 ± 3.1 months for the HA and TSA groups, respectively (P = .92). Significantly more TSA patients returned to higher upper extremity use sports (P = .01). CONCLUSION In patients with OA, rate of return to sports was significantly better after TSA compared with HA. HA patients had significantly more pain, worse surgical satisfaction, and decreased ability to return to high upper extremity use sports. For patients with OA who wish to return to sporting activities, these results help manage expectations.
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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Villacis D, Sivasundaram L, Pannell WC, Heckmann N, Omid R, Hatch GFR. Complication rate and implant survival for reverse shoulder arthroplasty versus total shoulder arthroplasty: results during the initial 2 years. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2016; 25:927-35. [PMID: 26796602 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2015] [Revised: 10/05/2015] [Accepted: 10/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has significantly increased in recent years. However, there is large variance in reported complication rates and sparse data on implant survival. This study used a statewide patient database to investigate complication rates and implant survival for RTSA. METHODS All patients undergoing RTSA or total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) from 2011 to 2013 were identified within a statewide database. The complication and revision rates at 30 days, 90 days, 1 year, and 2 years postoperatively were determined. Potential risk factors for complications were analyzed with logistic regression, and Kaplan-Meier survival curves were used to compare implant failure. RESULTS During the 3-year period, 10,844 procedures (6,658 TSA; 4,186 RTSA) were found within the database. The all-cause complication rate at 90 days and 2 years postoperatively was significantly higher for RTSA (P < .001). RTSA patients had a significantly increased risk of infection (P < .05) and dislocation (P < .001) in the early and midterm postoperative course. Workers' compensation, male sex, preoperative anemia, and those aged younger than 65 years had a significantly higher risk for complications (P < .001). Although RTSA initially had a higher rate of implant failure than TSA during the early postoperative period, this rate equalized at approximately the 1-year mark. CONCLUSION RTSA patients had significantly higher complication rates compared with TSA patients, with identifiable risk factors for all-cause complications postoperatively and equivalent accepted implant failure at 2 years. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III; Cross Sectional Design; Large Database Analysis.
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- Diego Villacis
- Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Kraut A, Raymond CB, Ekuma O, Shafer LA. A comparison of opioid use between WCB recipients and other Manitobans for knee, shoulder, back and carpal tunnel release procedures. Am J Ind Med 2016; 59:257-63. [PMID: 26792402 PMCID: PMC5066757 DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study's objectives were to evaluate whether WCB claimants with conditions requiring certain surgical procedures are more likely to be prescribed outpatient opioids than other Manitobans and whether those prescribed opioids are more likely to still be on opioid medications 6 months post procedure. METHODS We compared 7,246 WCB claims for a number of surgical procedures to 65,032 similar procedures performed in other Manitobans. Logistic regression was used to explore the association between being a WCB claimant and being prescribed opioids, while controlling for type of surgical procedure and other potential confounders. RESULTS WCB claimants were more likely than other Manitobans to be prescribed opioids (adjusted OR 1.38; 95%CI 1.30-1.47). Amongst those prescribed opioids, the odds of being still on opioids 6 months post-procedure were not significantly elevated for WCB claimants (adjusted OR 1.09 95%CI 0.97-1.23). CONCLUSIONS WCB claimants are prescribed opioids more often than non-claimants for similar procedures.
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- Allen Kraut
- Department of Internal MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesCollege of MedicineUniversity of ManitobaManitobaCanada
- Department of Community Health SciencesFaculty of Health SciencesCollege of MedicineUniversity of ManitobaManitobaCanada
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- Department of Community Health SciencesFaculty of Health SciencesCollege of MedicineUniversity of ManitobaManitobaCanada
- Manitoba Center for Health PolicyFaculty of Health SciencesCollege of MedicineUniversity of ManitobaManitobaCanada
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- Manitoba Center for Health PolicyFaculty of Health SciencesCollege of MedicineUniversity of ManitobaManitobaCanada
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- Department of Internal MedicineFaculty of Health SciencesCollege of MedicineUniversity of ManitobaManitobaCanada
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Gaspar MP, Jacoby SM, Osterman AL, Kane PM. Risk factors predicting revision surgery after medial epicondylectomy for primary cubital tunnel syndrome. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2016; 25:681-7. [PMID: 26803932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Revised: 10/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medial epicondylectomy (ME) is one of several accepted surgical options for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). Although reported outcomes after ME are generally favorable, few data exist regarding which patients are prone to poorer outcomes requiring revision surgery. The goal of this study was to identify risk factors predicting the need for revision surgery after ME for the treatment of CuTS. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients treated at our institution with ME for CuTS from 2006 through 2011. We identified patients who underwent additional operations for recurrent or persistent ulnar nerve symptoms as the revision cohort. We performed bivariate analysis to determine which variables had a significant influence on the need for revision surgery. We examined qualitative factors associated with revision, including the degree of bony resection performed during the index ME, and intraoperative findings at the time of revision surgery. RESULTS Revision surgery was required in 13.3% of cases (11 of 83). On bivariate analysis, younger age, associated workers' compensation claims, lesser disease severity, and preoperative opioid use were all significant predictors of the need for revision surgery. Perineural scarring and heterotopic bone formation about the elbow were the 2 most common findings at the time of revision. CONCLUSIONS For patients with CuTS, the risk of revision surgery after ME is higher in younger patients, patients with less severe disease, patients taking opioid medications preoperatively, and patients with associated workers' compensation claims. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV; Case Series; Treatment Study.
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- Michael P Gaspar
- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PC, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PC, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PC, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Philadelphia Hand Center, PC, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Garcia GH, Mahony GT, Fabricant PD, Wu HH, Dines DM, Warren RF, Craig EV, Gulotta LV. Sports- and Work-Related Outcomes After Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty. Am J Sports Med 2016; 44:490-6. [PMID: 26657261 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515613077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND With an active aging population, more patients expect to return to previous activities and work after surgery. PURPOSE To determine the rate and timing to return of sports and employment after shoulder hemiarthroplasty. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS This was a retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent shoulder hemiarthroplasty from 2007 to 2013. Follow-up consisted of a patient-reported questionnaire regarding physical fitness, sporting activities, and work status. RESULTS From 105 patients screened, 79 were available for follow-up. The average follow-up time was 63.1 months, and the average age at follow-up was 69 years. Scores on the visual analog scale for pain improved from 6.2 to 2.1 (P < .001) postoperatively, and those on the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder assessment improved from 34.6 to 71.3 (P < .001). Patients older than 65 years had significantly lower absolute postoperative ASES scores (P = .041) but experienced similar improvement from their preoperative baseline (P = .158) compared with patients younger than 65 years. There were 58 patients who played sports preoperatively, and 67.2% of these restarted at least 1 of their previous sports postoperatively. The average time to return to full sports was 6.5 months for those who returned. Direct rates of return were as follows: fitness sports (69%), swimming (65%), running (64%), cycling (63%), and doubles tennis (57%). Younger age was associated with highest demand level achieved (P = .023). Forty-nine patients worked preoperatively, with 69.4% returning to previous employment after surgery; the average time to return to work was 1.4 months. In comparative analysis, patients who did not return to work had a higher mean body mass index (32 ± 7 vs 27 ± 5 kg/m(2); P < .008). CONCLUSION In this hemiarthroplasty cohort, there was a 67.2% rate of return to 1 or more sports at an average of 6.5 months postoperatively. Patients older than 65 years experienced similar improvements in ASES scores compared with patients younger than 65 years, although absolute scores were lower on average. Those who returned to higher demand sports were younger on average. Of patients working preoperatively, 69.4% returned to their previous employment at an average of 1.4 months. Patients who did not return to employment had significantly higher body mass index on average. These findings will help surgeons manage expectations of shoulder hemiarthroplasty candidates preoperatively.
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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Jawa A, Dasti UR, Fasulo SM, Vaickus MH, Curtis AS, Miller SL. Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty for patients receiving workers' compensation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:1694-7. [PMID: 26159842 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Revised: 04/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies have demonstrated that receiving workers' compensation (WC) benefits can be a negative predictor of outcomes after orthopedic procedures. This study compares postoperative outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) between patients receiving WC benefits and a control group that did not. METHODS A cohort of 13 consecutive TSA patients with WC benefits were compared with a control group of 63 consecutive patients with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up during the same period. Patient demographics, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores, 12-Item Short Form Health Survey scores, return to work status, and time out of work were evaluated. RESULTS The WC TSA cohort consisted of 13 men and no women with a mean age of 55.9 years. Twelve of the 13 were laborers. The TSA control group consisted of 36 men and 27 women with a mean age of 63.2 years (P = .01). The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons scores at final follow-up were significantly lower in the WC cohort (73.6) compared with the control group (86.6; P = .01). However, the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey physical and mental component summary scores were not significantly different (P = .09 and P = .6). Only 4 of the 13 WC patients returned to work. CONCLUSION Compared with a non-WC population, patients with WC who received an anatomic TSA are more likely to be male, younger, and a laborer. Outcomes are generally excellent and better than those of other WC shoulder surgery cohorts in the literature; however, the outcomes are relatively worse than in the non-WC TSA patients. A significant number of WC patients are unable to return to work after TSA.
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- Andrew Jawa
- Tufts University Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; The New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.
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- The New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
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- The New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
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- The New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Boston Sports and Shoulder Center, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
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