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August 2, 2026Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Postoperative Rehabilitation After Shoulder Arthroplasty

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MDMikalyn T. DeFoorLMLucy E. MeyerTDTravis J. Dekker

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates rehabilitation outcomes after shoulder arthroplasty, indicating tailored approaches improve recovery.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore tailored rehabilitation strategies post shoulder arthroplasty, focusing on different surgical techniques.
  • A phase-based rehabilitation framework was developed based on biomechanical principles and soft-tissue considerations.
  • Rehabilitation strategies were differentiated for anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA).
  • The study included assessments of outcomes related to range of motion and patient return to activities like golfing.
  • Return-to-golf rates were higher after aTSA (78%) compared to rTSA (59%), though both groups reported similar performance levels (94%) post-recovery.
  • Patients following rTSA were able to safely engage in sling-free range of motion faster than previously demonstrated with traditional methods.
  • Rehabilitation focused on soft-tissue protection and delayed active range of motion in aTSA boosts recovery without increasing complications.

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DeFoor et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeb3b1b0468a7eeab43cahttps://doi.org/10.1002/arj.70509
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