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The aim is to assess the trends and demographic differences in shoulder arthroscopy among patients in the US.

February 11, 2026

Epidemiological trends and indications of shoulder arthroscopy among 191,549 patients in the United States

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The aim is to assess the trends and demographic differences in shoulder arthroscopy among patients in the US.
Data queried from the TriNetX database for patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy.
Sample stratified by indication, location, age, sex, race, and BMI.
Incidence rates and ratios calculated with a Poisson distribution.
Statistical significance evaluated with p-values.
191,549 patients identified from 2014 to 2024.
55% of patients were male and 73% were white.
The highest incidence rate was among patients aged 50-54 (589.72 per 100,000).
Rotator cuff repair was the leading indication (65.1%).
Significant increase in incidence rates associated with higher BMI.

Resumen

Purpose To determine epidemiological trends, demographic variation, and indications for shoulder arthroscopy in the United States (US). Methods We queried the TriNetX database to identify patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy in the US. The sample was stratified by indication, location, age, sex, race, BMI, and two-year intervals. Comparisons were performed using incidence rates and incidence rate ratios. 95% confidence intervals were calculated assuming a Poisson distribution. P -values40.0. Rotator cuff repair was the most common indication (65.1%) followed by DCR (26.1%) and biceps tenodesis (22.3%). Conclusion Patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy in the US are primarily older, white, male adults. Rotator cuff repair remains the most common indication. Persistent disparities in utilization exist among racial groups, sexes, and locations. Those with greater BMIs are generally more likely to undergo shoulder arthroscopy.

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