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Patient Reported Outcomes

We are pleased to present the results of our patient rated outcome measures for 2023-2024. We believe the patient is the best judge of their results. We constantly monitor our outcomes using validated PROMs so we can measure the difference we make in our patients’ lives.

  • Combined Results From All Shoulder and Elbow Surgeries

    Our patients had 47% disability caused by their shoulder condition. By 6 months, they rate their disability down at 21.6%. 3, 4

    Shoulder Replacement Outcomes
  • Shoulder Replacement

    Prior to surgery, patients rated their shoulder function as 42%. Patients who received a shoulder replacement improved significantly. At the 12 month mark, patients rated their function at 83%. 1, 4

    Shoulder Instability Outcomes
  • Shoulder Instability

    Patients rated their disability at 60% prior to surgery. 3 months after surgery, scores improved to 28% (4). 6 months after stabilization surgery, patients rated their disability down to 11.6%.2

    Shoulder and Elbow Outcomes – Combined
  1. The ASES score is used to assess how much function the shoulder regains after undergoing a shoulder replacement. (Higher scores are better).
  2. The WOSI Test rates the functionality of the shoulder related to instability. (Lower scores are better).
  3. The Quick Dash is a survey that measures the disability caused by an arm, shoulder, or hand condition. (Lower scores are better).
  4. Results are statistically significant (p<0.05)

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