Matthias Bülhoff1, Boris Sowa1, Thomas Bruckner2, Felix Zeifang1, Patric Raiss3. 1. Clinic for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany. 2. Instiute of Medical Biometry and Informatics, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 305, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany. 3. Clinic for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Schlierbacher Landstrasse 200a, 69118, Heidelberg, Germany. patric.raiss@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aim of this study was to analyze whether patients undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) surgery are able to successfully return to sports and afterwards. METHODS: Thirty-eight patients treated with RSA for Cuff Tear Arthropathy (CTA) were included. Two sub-groups were built: Patients who have participated in sports activities within the last 5 years prior surgery [Group A: n = 21 (55 %)] and patients who have never participated in sports [Group B: n = 17 (45 %)]. Evaluation was based on a questionnaire asking types of sports, frequency, and time to return to sports. RESULTS: Mean age in Group A at the time of surgery was 76.2 (65-85) years and 78.4 (68-92) years in Group B. Most patients were women [n = 35 (92 %)]. Mean follow-up was 4.8 years (2.4-9.4) years. Fifteen (71 %) patients in Group A participated in sports at the time prior to surgery. Fourteen (67 %) patients returned to sports after surgery. The returning rate was 93 %. Six (29 %) patients of Group A stated that one reason they underwent shoulder replacement surgery was to continue to participate in sports. All active patients performed swimming at final follow up. CONCLUSIONS: Most patients being active prior to reverse shoulder arthroplasty surgery are successfully able to return to their activity afterwards.
BACKGROUND: Aim of this study was to analyze whether patients undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) surgery are able to successfully return to sports and afterwards. METHODS: Thirty-eight patients treated with RSA for Cuff Tear Arthropathy (CTA) were included. Two sub-groups were built: Patients who have participated in sports activities within the last 5 years prior surgery [Group A: n = 21 (55 %)] and patients who have never participated in sports [Group B: n = 17 (45 %)]. Evaluation was based on a questionnaire asking types of sports, frequency, and time to return to sports. RESULTS: Mean age in Group A at the time of surgery was 76.2 (65-85) years and 78.4 (68-92) years in Group B. Most patients were women [n = 35 (92 %)]. Mean follow-up was 4.8 years (2.4-9.4) years. Fifteen (71 %) patients in Group A participated in sports at the time prior to surgery. Fourteen (67 %) patients returned to sports after surgery. The returning rate was 93 %. Six (29 %) patients of Group A stated that one reason they underwent shoulder replacement surgery was to continue to participate in sports. All active patients performed swimming at final follow up. CONCLUSIONS: Most patients being active prior to reverse shoulder arthroplasty surgery are successfully able to return to their activity afterwards.
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Keywords:
Activity; CTA; Cuff tear arthropathy; RTSA; Return to sport and work; Reverse shoulder arthroplasty; Sports participation
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