Yousif Atwan, Michael J Walton, Adam C Watts, Ian A Trail
{"title":"Anatomic or reverse shoulder arthroplasty for cuff intact glenohumeral osteoarthritis.","authors":"Yousif Atwan, Michael J Walton, Adam C Watts, Ian A Trail","doi":"10.1177/17585732251319977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732251319977","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glenohumeral osteoarthritis in the presence of an intact rotator cuff is a debilitating condition that often leads to surgical intervention in the form of joint arthroplasty. Historically, anatomic total shoulder replacement (ATSR) had been considered the treatment of choice. Over the past decade, however, there has been a shift in treatment patterns to the use of reverse shoulder replacement to treat this condition due to concerns of subsequent rotator cuff failure and glenoid component loosening with ATSR. With continued innovation of implants and surgical techniques, it is unclear which procedure provides the best outcomes for patients. The Reverse or Anatomical replacement for Painful Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Differences between Interventions trial aims to definitively answer this question and evaluate the cost effectiveness of both procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251319977"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11909652/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandre Lavigne, Edmond Sandouk, Andrew Hiett, Min Cheol Chang, Valérie Bélanger, Martin Lamontagne, Michael Khadavi
{"title":"Current evidence on hyaluronic acid injections for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A scoping review.","authors":"Alexandre Lavigne, Edmond Sandouk, Andrew Hiett, Min Cheol Chang, Valérie Bélanger, Martin Lamontagne, Michael Khadavi","doi":"10.1177/17585732251324484","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732251324484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>There is growing evidence that hyaluronic acid (HA) injections can significantly improve pain and function in rotator cuff tendinopathy. However, there is no consensus regarding the optimal parameters for HA injections. This narrative review explores the procedural considerations for HA injections in rotator cuff tendinopathy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search using Pubmed and Cochrane was conducted to assess procedural considerations for HA injections in rotator cuff tendinopathy including the type of HA (linear vs. cross-linked), the molecular weight (low, moderate, and high), the combination of HA with other products, the number and frequency of injections, the injection guidance, and the adverse effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine randomized-controlled trials and two prospective non-randomized studies assessed the efficacy of HA injections for rotator cuff tendinopathy, and their characteristics were thoroughly analyzed. Two studies compared the efficacy of different molecular weight HA. One study assessed the efficacy of HA combined with extracorporeal shockwave therapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Highlights of the findings include the clinical benefits of HA injections for rotator cuff tendinopathy, the better tolerability of low molecular weight HA compared to high molecular weight, the safer adverse effect profile of HA compared to glucocorticoid injections, and the synergistic effect of HA and extracorporeal shockwave therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251324484"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907566/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shoulder girdle neoplasm misdiagnosis and clinical manifestations: A scoping review.","authors":"Michael S Wilkinson, Steven J Obst","doi":"10.1177/17585732251324656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732251324656","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of this review is to outline the clinical presentation of patients with shoulder girdle neoplasm to help differentiate it from frozen shoulder contracture syndrome (FSCS) as well as quantify misdiagnosis rates in the literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Four electronic databases were searched (Embase, Medline, PUBMED and Scopus) for cohort studies of patients with shoulder girdle neoplasm with or without misdiagnosis as FSCS in line with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines for scoping reviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The initial search yielded 2462 studies, 10 of which were included in the final review. The most common symptom of patients with shoulder girdle neoplasm was shoulder pain (62%) followed by swelling/mass/deformity (34%) and local/bony tenderness (13%). In patients with neoplasm initially misdiagnosed as FSCS the main complaints were shoulder pain and subjective stiffness/loss of range of motion (73% each). Misdiagnosis rates ranged from 10% to 50% and resulted in diagnostic delays of up to 30 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Key clinical features of bone and soft tissue tumours such as local bony tenderness and careful observation for swelling/mass/deformity should be included in the physical examination to help differentiate between the two pathologies and help guide the choice of initial imaging for the primary contact clinician.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251324656"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907508/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143650183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eric Samuelson, Elizabeth Lyden, Hani Haider, Armodios M Hatzidakis, Timothy Lackner, Bradford Zitsch, Edward V Fehringer
{"title":"Angular stable intramedullary nail versus locking plate fixation of osteoporotic surgical neck proximal humerus fractures: A biomechanical comparison.","authors":"Eric Samuelson, Elizabeth Lyden, Hani Haider, Armodios M Hatzidakis, Timothy Lackner, Bradford Zitsch, Edward V Fehringer","doi":"10.1177/17585732251324497","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732251324497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Our study's purpose was to compare biomechanical performances of a proximal humerus locking plate (PHLP) with an antegrade intramedullary nail (IMN) in an osteoporotic two-part surgical neck proximal humerus fracture model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Simulated fractures were made through the surgical neck of synthetic osteoporotic humeri. One group had identical transverse fractures instrumented with a PHLP with seven screws (PHLP-7; <i>n</i> = 4), a PHLP with nine screws (PHLP-9; <i>n</i> = 2), or an IMN (<i>n</i> = 4). Each underwent pre-fatigue testing, an identical fatigue protocol, and post-fatigue testing. A second high oblique fracture line was tested identically with PHLP-9 (<i>n</i> = 4) and IMN (<i>n</i> = 4) constructs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Statistical analyses of transverse specimen pre-fatigue stiffness revealed that the PHLP-7 and PHLP-9 were stiffer in anteroposterior bending and torsion compared to the IMN. There was no difference between the three constructs in varus-valgus bending or compression. Post-fatigue stiffness comparisons revealed no difference between the three constructs. For the oblique fracture, pre-fatigue differences were found with the IMN stiffer in varus-valgus bending and the PHLP-9 stiffer in torsion.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The biomechanical performance of an angular-stable proximal humeral nail design was comparable, especially following fatigue, to locked plate/screw constructs in a synthetic osteoporotic two-part surgical neck proximal humerus fracture model.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251324497"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907631/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Antoine Tisserand, Anju Jaggi, Philippe-Antoine David, Thomas Lathiere
{"title":"Assessment and diagnosis of non-traumatic shoulder instability: A scoping review.","authors":"Antoine Tisserand, Anju Jaggi, Philippe-Antoine David, Thomas Lathiere","doi":"10.1177/17585732251320070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732251320070","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Given its complexity, there is no consensus regarding the assessment of non-traumatic shoulder instability (NTSI) to this day. We, therefore, conducted a scoping review to map the existing white and grey literature regarding diagnostic and assessment tools for the NTSI population.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We followed the Arksey and O'Malley five-stage guideline for the conduct of scoping reviews and searched through 12 electronic databases for English-language articles and reviews from 2000 to 2024 related to NTSI's diagnosis and assessment tools.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 3426 identified studies, 58 were included (describing 59 different interventions). Case-control studies (43.1%, 25/58) and narrative reviews (34.5%, 20/58) were the most prevalent. Diagnostic imaging was the most studied intervention (35.6%, 21/59). Twenty-seven studies specified a direction of instability, of which 59% (16/27) were multidirectional instability. Non-traumatic shoulder instability often affects young individuals, with complex symptoms, including neuromotor deficits, muscular imbalances and kinematic alterations, involving psycho-behavioural and somatosensory components.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Non-traumatic shoulder instability's aetiologies and clinical manifestations are multifactorial. The prevalence and incidence of this dysfunction are probably underestimated. Clinical history is crucial to retrace a complex and chronic dysfunction. The use of orthopaedic shoulder tests and the routine use of imaging currently appear to have limited relevance as a first-line approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251320070"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143651353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyriakos Pavlou, Antonis Constantinou, Christos Savva, George M Pamboris, Panagiotis Kyriakou, George Ploutarchou, Christos Karagiannis, Vasileios Korakakis
{"title":"Absolute and relative reliability of Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) assessment in patients with nonspecific shoulder pain.","authors":"Kyriakos Pavlou, Antonis Constantinou, Christos Savva, George M Pamboris, Panagiotis Kyriakou, George Ploutarchou, Christos Karagiannis, Vasileios Korakakis","doi":"10.1177/17585732251319739","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732251319739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the intra- and interrater reliability of Pressure Pain Threshold assessments in patients with nonspecific shoulder pain, focusing on chronic and subacute stages. A sample of 26 adults was evaluated using a mechanical algometer across six anatomical points. Intrarater and interrater reliability were calculated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change (MDC). Results demonstrated almost perfect reliability for both intrarater (ICC range: 0.96-0.99) and interrater (ICC range: 0.92-0.99) assessments. Standard error of measurement and MDC values for intrarater reliability showed clinically acceptable error, except for the upper trapezius and mid-deltoid, where MDC value exceeded 25% of the grand mean, suggesting reduced precision between nonspecific shoulder pain stages. For interrater reliability, the adductor pollicis brevis, upper trapezius, and infraspinatus also showed less precision, with MDC values exceeding 25% of the grand mean, particularly in chronic patients. Despite these findings, no significant differences were observed between the subacute and chronic groups. While relative reliability was high, the findings highlight the need for caution in interpreting absolute reliability, especially for inter-rater assessments at specific muscle sites.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251319739"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11866336/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143543815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved healing and functional outcome is seen at 12 months after injecting leukocyte rich-PRP in arthroscopically repaired labrum: A case-control study.","authors":"Sheikh Azharuddin, Nitesh Gahlot, Abhay Elhence, Pawan Garg, Saptarshi Mandal, Suvinay Saxena","doi":"10.1177/17585732251319259","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17585732251319259","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>A study with the hypothesis: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection into labrum repair will produce better healing response and improved functional outcome in patients of recurrent shoulder dislocation treated with arthroscopic Bankart repair.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Arthroscopically repaired recurrent shoulder dislocation patients. Group 1 (cases): administered LR-PRP injection. Group 2 (controls): not received PRP injection. The injection was given arthroscopically at the labrum-bone interface after repair was completed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 40 patients: 20 in group I (cases) and 20 in group II (controls). The mean age was 26 ± 6 years; 36 patients (90%) were male and 4 patients (10%) were female. All three scores showed improvement at follow-up evaluation inside the groups (<i>P</i> < .001). Individual score improvement was more in group I, the difference was statistically significant for the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores (<i>P</i> < .05). The CSS was also higher in group I (93.2 ± 2.8) at follow-up as compared to group II (91.5 ± 2.7, <i>P</i> = .063). Follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation showed improvement in labral height (<i>P</i> < .05), Labrum height glenoid index (<i>P</i> > .05), and Labral slope (<i>P</i> < .05) in both the groups, the increase was more in group I as compared to group II.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PRP injection at the labrum-bone interface provides a better healing response in the labrum and better functional outcomes at 12 months after arthroscopic bankart repair.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level III, case-control study.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251319259"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11848860/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143504508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peter Boufadel, Mohamad Y Fares, Mohammad Daher, Ryan Lopez, Adam Z Khan, Joseph A Abboud
{"title":"Epidemiology of acromioclavicular joint separations presenting to emergency departments in the United States between 2004 and 2023.","authors":"Peter Boufadel, Mohamad Y Fares, Mohammad Daher, Ryan Lopez, Adam Z Khan, Joseph A Abboud","doi":"10.1177/17585732251320015","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17585732251320015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation is a common injury that results from direct or indirect trauma to the shoulder. The purpose of this study was to explore the incidence, demographic variations, and injury mechanisms of AC joint separations in the United States from 2004 to 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database was queried to identify all patients who visited participating emergency departments between 2004 and 2023 and were diagnosed with an AC joint separation. Examined variables included age, sex, year, and injury mechanisms. National injury estimates were calculated using sample weights. Annual incidence rates were calculated using U.S. Census population estimates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 4163 AC joint separations were recorded, representing an estimated 196,983 injuries. The overall incidence rate was 3.1 per 100,000 person-years. The highest incidence of AC joint separations was among patients aged 10 to 30 years (47.6%), and the majority of patients were male (83.9%). Sports-related injuries had a significantly greater incidence rate compared to transportation-related and fall-related injuries (p < 0.001). The most common injury mechanisms involved bicycles (15.9%), football (10.5%), stairs/steps (6.0%), and snowboarding (5.8%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The incidence of AC joint separations has increased over the past two decades, with the majority caused by sports-related and transportation-related injuries.<b>Level of Evidence:</b> III.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251320015"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11831612/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143450505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edoardo Franceschetti, Pietro Gregori, Alice Laudisio, Chiara De Andreis, Giovanni Perricone, Giancarlo Giurazza, Michele Paciotti, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Rocco Papalia
{"title":"Stress shielding influences shoulder function after reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a short stem at minimum 2 years follow-up and can be predicted using a preoperative planning software: A retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Edoardo Franceschetti, Pietro Gregori, Alice Laudisio, Chiara De Andreis, Giovanni Perricone, Giancarlo Giurazza, Michele Paciotti, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Rocco Papalia","doi":"10.1177/17585732251314386","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17585732251314386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of the study was to assess if 3D CT-scan-based planification of distal filling ratio (DFR) is accurate when compared to postoperative DFR calculated on plain X-rays. A secondary aim was to investigate if an association between clinical outcomes and the degree of stress shielding (SS) exists.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Fifty patients with short-stem reverse shoulder arthroplasties, preoperative CT scans, and a minimum 24-month radiographic follow-up were included in the study. At 24 months follow-up, all patients were evaluated by assessing the postoperative filling ratios, the 3D DFRs, the simple shoulder test, Constant-Murley score, and visual analogue scale through a prospectively data collection and statistically analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A correlation between the 3D DFR and SS onset (r<sub>s</sub> 0.54; <i>P</i> < 0.001), and between postoperative DFR and SS (r<sub>s</sub> 0.71; <i>P</i> < 0.001), was found. The 3D DFR and the postoperative DFR were correlated (r<sub>s</sub> 0.89; <i>P</i> < 0.0001). SS negatively affects the postoperative range of motion, decreasing the forward elevation of the shoulder.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The calculation of DFR based on 3D CT planning is a good predictor of humeral SS after short-stem RTAs. The presence of SS decreases clinical outcomes by lowering the anterior elevation of the shoulder.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Case series.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251314386"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11803596/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Apurvakumar Patel, Kerollos G Ibrahim, Olamide Oshikoya, Matthew Conlon, Jason Epstein, Amir R Kachooei
{"title":"Patterns of management for post-traumatic elbow stiffness: A comparative study of open and arthroscopic approaches.","authors":"Apurvakumar Patel, Kerollos G Ibrahim, Olamide Oshikoya, Matthew Conlon, Jason Epstein, Amir R Kachooei","doi":"10.1177/17585732251316466","DOIUrl":"10.1177/17585732251316466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Post-traumatic elbow stiffness (PTES) often results in significant functional impairment. Open elbow arthrolysis (OEA) and arthroscopic elbow arthrolysis (AEA) are two surgical management options. This study aimed to compare the incidence, demographics, and treatment patterns of patients with PTES undergoing OEA and AEA from 2014 to 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted using the TriNetX database. Patients diagnosed with elbow stiffness (ICD-10 codes M25.621, M25.622, M25.629) were included. Rates of OEA (CPT 24149, 24006) and AEA (CPT 29837, 29838) were identified. Demographic characteristics and simultaneous surgical procedures were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 30,624 patients were diagnosed with PTES, with 848 undergoing OEA (2.8%) and 361 undergoing AEA (1.2%). The mean age for OEA patients was 44.3 ± 17.6 years, while AEA patients had a mean age of 37.9 ± 18.9 years. OEA was more common in males (61.2%) and non-Hispanic/Latino patients (68.3%). AEA showed higher rates in younger patients and non-Hispanic/Latino individuals (72.7%).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The study highlights a preference for OEA in older patients with complex conditions, while AEA is more common in younger patients. Despite the growing trend toward minimally invasive techniques, OEA remains prevalent. Further research is needed to understand the drivers of these trends.</p>","PeriodicalId":36705,"journal":{"name":"Shoulder and Elbow","volume":" ","pages":"17585732251316466"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11803594/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}