Adam Z Khan, Xiaoran Zhang, Erlyn Macarayan, Matthew J Best, Catherine J Fedorka, Derek A Haas, April D Armstrong, Andrew Jawa, Evan A O'Donnell, Jason E Simon, Eric R Wagner, Momin Malik, Michael B Gottschalk, Gary F Updegrove, Jon J P Warner, Uma Srikumaran, Joseph A Abboud
BACKGROUND: To effectively counsel patients prior to shoulder arthroplasty, surgeons should understand the overall life trajectory and life expectancy of patients in the context of the patient's shoulder pathology and medical comorbidities. Such an understanding can influence both operative and nonoperative decision-making and implant choices. This study evaluated 5-year mortality following shoulder arthroplasty in patients ≥65 years old and identified associated risk factors. METHODS: We utilized Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Fee-for-Service inpatient and outpatient claims data to investigate the 5-year mortality rate following shoulder arthroplasty procedures performed from 2014 to 2016...
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