Functional Somatic Syndromes are Associated with Suboptimal Outcomes and High Cost after Shoulder Arthroplasty

The presence of functional somatic syndromes (chronic physical symptoms with no identifiable organic cause) in patients undergoing elective joint arthroplasty may affect the recovery experience. We explored the prevalence of functional somatic syndromes among shoulder arthroplasty patients, and their association with postoperative outcomes and costs.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 8, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Michael A. Moverman, Richard N. Puzzitiello, Nicholas R. Pagani, Andrew S. Moon, Paul A. Hart, Jacob M. Kirsch, Andrew Jawa, Mariano E. Menendez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research