Shoulder Disorders: The Challenging Issue Among Orthopedic Surgeons

Autor: Zahra Haghparast Ghadim-Limudahi, Ardeshir Shirangi, Amin Izadi, Aryan Mardani-Kivi, Mohsen Mardani-Kivi
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Research in Orthopedic Science. 8:83-94
ISSN: 2676-7031
Popis: Background: Choose a proper therapeutic approach for various shoulder joint involvements is still a significant challenge. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of orthopedic surgeons in managing patients with shoulder problems. Methods: In a cross-sectional survey, a questionnaire consisted of 2 different parts was directly presented to orthopedic surgeons. Part 1 investigated the experience of shoulder surgeries, and part 2 evaluated their knowledge and attitude toward 4 patients with different scenarios. Results: The surgeons were divided into 2 groups: shoulder surgeons (n=17) and general orthopedic surgeons (n=192). The first scenario is about a 21-year-old male with first anterior shoulder dislocation. In this scenario, shoulder surgeons chose surgical intervention more than general surgeons (88.21% vs 33.54%, P
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