Patient expectations have been shown to be an independent predictor of outcomes in
clinical medicine. In the orthopaedic literature, the majority of studies have focused on the …

Background Despite concerns about the longevity of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) in
young patients, it remains an attractive option because of the absence of superior options …

Background Pain beliefs might play a role in the development, transition, and perpetuation
of shoulder pain. Objective To systematically review and critically appraise the association …

Background Shoulder arthroplasty in young patients with primary glenohumeral
osteoarthritis is an area of continued controversy. Methods A retrospective multicenter study …

Background Despite the growing recognition of acromial stress fractures (ASFs) after
reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA), most of the current data are derived from single …

Background An improved understanding of how gender differences and the natural aging
process are associated with differences in clinical improvement in outcome metric scores …

Background Advances in the surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions have resulted
in an interest in better defining and understanding patients' expectations of these …

Background: Little is known about the efficacy and durability of total ankle arthroplasty (TAA)
in younger patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of age on the …

Background Elevated expectations before orthopaedic procedures appear to correlate with
inferior preoperative subjective measures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate …

Quality of care is a multidimensional concept encompassing safety, efficiency, outcomes,
and the patient experience. Traditional quality metrics, such as mortality rates, complication …