Does total shoulder arthroplasty improve patients' activity levels?

Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) decreases pain, improves range of motion, and increases strength. Whether these improvements translate to improvements in activity levels postoperatively remains unknown. The Shoulder Activity Level (SAL) is a valid and reliable outcomes survey that measures the patient's activity level. Currently, no studies have specifically examined the effect of TSA on SAL.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - May 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Keith M. Baumgarten, Peter S. Chang, Tasha M. Dannenbring, Elaine K. Foley Tags: Original Article Source Type: research