Anatomic Total Shoulder: Predictors of Excellent Outcomes at Five Years after Arthroplasty

ConclusionMale 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.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research