Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapists
Abstract Background The incidence of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) is constantly increasing. As a result, the interest in post-surgical rehabilitation has grown, since it is crucial in order to achieve full recovery and successful outcomes. The firs...
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| description | Abstract Background The incidence of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) is constantly increasing. As a result, the interest in post-surgical rehabilitation has grown, since it is crucial in order to achieve full recovery and successful outcomes. The first aim of this study is to investigate the Italian physiotherapists (PTs) clinical practice in the management of patients with TSA and RTSA and to compare it with the best evidence available in the literature. The second purpose of this study is to assess any existing difference between the survey answers and the different sample subgroups. Materials and methods This cross-sectional observation study was designed following the CHERRIES checklist and the STROBE guidelines. A 4-sections survey with a total of 30 questions was developed for investigating post-surgery rehabilitation management in patient with TSA and RTSA. The survey was sent to Italian PTs from December 2020 until February 2021. Results Six-hundred and seven PTs completed the survey regarding both TSA and RTSA; 43.5% of participants (n = 264/607) stated that TSA is more likely to dislocate during abduction and external rotation. Regarding reverse prosthesis, 53.5% (n = 325/607) affirmed RTSA is more likely to dislocate during internal rotation, adduction and extension. In order to recover passive Range of Motion (pROM), 62.1% (n = 377/607) of participants reported that they gain anterior flexion, abduction, internal rotation, external rotation up to 30°, with full pROM in all directions granted at 6–12 weeks. Regarding the active ROM (aROM), 44.2% (n = 268/607) of participants stated that they use active-assisted procedures within a range under 90° of elevation and abduction at 3–4 weeks and higher than 90° at 6–12 weeks, with full recovery at a 3-month mark. Sixty-five point seven percent of the sample (n = 399/607) declared that, during the rehabilitation of patients with TSA, they tend to focus on strengthening the scapular and rotator cuff muscles, deltoid, biceps and triceps. Conversely, 68.0% (n = 413/607) of participants stated that, for the rehabilitation of patients with RTSA, they preferably focus on strengthening the periscapular and deltoid muscles. Finally, 33.1% (n = 201/607) of participants indicated the instability of the glenoid prosthetic component as the most frequent complication in patients with TSA, while 42.5% (n = 258/607) of PTs identified scapular neck erosion as the most frequent post-RTSA surgery complication. Conclusions The clinical practice of Italian PTs effectively reflects the indications of the literature as far as the strengthening of the main muscle groups and the prevention of movements, which may result in a dislocation, are concerned. Some differences emerged in the clinical practice of Italian PTs, regarding the restoration of active and passive movement, the starting and progression of muscle strengthening and the return to sport (RTS). These differences are actually quite representative of the current knowledge in post-surgical rehabilitation for shoulder prosthesis in the rehabilitation field. Level of evidence V |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b7d54eaccd94499eb9c6e59071e8244c2024-03-03T06:38:06ZengAboutScience SrlArchives of Physiotherapy2057-00822023-06-0113111710.1186/s40945-023-00166-5Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapistsFabrizio Brindisino0Mariangela Lorusso1Michele Usai2Leonardo Pellicciari3Sharon Marruganti4Mattia Salomon5Department of Medicine and Health Science “Vincenzo Tiberio”, University of MoliseDepartment of Clinical Science and Traslational Medicine, University of Roma “Tor Vergata”“Sardo” Private PracticeIRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di BolognaDepartment of Clinical Science and Traslational Medicine, University of Roma “Tor Vergata”Department of Clinical Science and Traslational Medicine, University of Roma “Tor Vergata”Abstract Background The incidence of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA) and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) is constantly increasing. As a result, the interest in post-surgical rehabilitation has grown, since it is crucial in order to achieve full recovery and successful outcomes. The first aim of this study is to investigate the Italian physiotherapists (PTs) clinical practice in the management of patients with TSA and RTSA and to compare it with the best evidence available in the literature. The second purpose of this study is to assess any existing difference between the survey answers and the different sample subgroups. Materials and methods This cross-sectional observation study was designed following the CHERRIES checklist and the STROBE guidelines. A 4-sections survey with a total of 30 questions was developed for investigating post-surgery rehabilitation management in patient with TSA and RTSA. The survey was sent to Italian PTs from December 2020 until February 2021. Results Six-hundred and seven PTs completed the survey regarding both TSA and RTSA; 43.5% of participants (n = 264/607) stated that TSA is more likely to dislocate during abduction and external rotation. Regarding reverse prosthesis, 53.5% (n = 325/607) affirmed RTSA is more likely to dislocate during internal rotation, adduction and extension. In order to recover passive Range of Motion (pROM), 62.1% (n = 377/607) of participants reported that they gain anterior flexion, abduction, internal rotation, external rotation up to 30°, with full pROM in all directions granted at 6–12 weeks. Regarding the active ROM (aROM), 44.2% (n = 268/607) of participants stated that they use active-assisted procedures within a range under 90° of elevation and abduction at 3–4 weeks and higher than 90° at 6–12 weeks, with full recovery at a 3-month mark. Sixty-five point seven percent of the sample (n = 399/607) declared that, during the rehabilitation of patients with TSA, they tend to focus on strengthening the scapular and rotator cuff muscles, deltoid, biceps and triceps. Conversely, 68.0% (n = 413/607) of participants stated that, for the rehabilitation of patients with RTSA, they preferably focus on strengthening the periscapular and deltoid muscles. Finally, 33.1% (n = 201/607) of participants indicated the instability of the glenoid prosthetic component as the most frequent complication in patients with TSA, while 42.5% (n = 258/607) of PTs identified scapular neck erosion as the most frequent post-RTSA surgery complication. Conclusions The clinical practice of Italian PTs effectively reflects the indications of the literature as far as the strengthening of the main muscle groups and the prevention of movements, which may result in a dislocation, are concerned. Some differences emerged in the clinical practice of Italian PTs, regarding the restoration of active and passive movement, the starting and progression of muscle strengthening and the return to sport (RTS). These differences are actually quite representative of the current knowledge in post-surgical rehabilitation for shoulder prosthesis in the rehabilitation field. Level of evidence Vhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s40945-023-00166-5Shoulder prosthesisPhysical therapy modalitiesTotal shoulder replacementShoulder jointsPhysical therapy specialty |
| spellingShingle | Fabrizio Brindisino Mariangela Lorusso Michele Usai Leonardo Pellicciari Sharon Marruganti Mattia Salomon Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapists Archives of Physiotherapy Shoulder prosthesis Physical therapy modalities Total shoulder replacement Shoulder joints Physical therapy specialty |
| title | Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapists |
| title_full | Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapists |
| title_fullStr | Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapists |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapists |
| title_short | Rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty: a survey of current clinical practice patterns of Italian physiotherapists |
| title_sort | rehabilitation following shoulder arthroplasty a survey of current clinical practice patterns of italian physiotherapists |
| topic | Shoulder prosthesis Physical therapy modalities Total shoulder replacement Shoulder joints Physical therapy specialty |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40945-023-00166-5 |
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