Comparing Two Surgical Methods of Fixation of Subscapularis During Shoulder Arthroplasty

Comparison of Two Methods of Fixation of Subscapularis During Shoulder Arthroplasty

This pilot study is being conducted to compare 2 methods of access to the shoulder for arthroplasty in patients with Osteoarthritis as we do not know has a better outcome.

The study investigates the difference in disease specific quality of life between patients who undergo a subscapularis peel versus morselized osteotomy of the lesser tuberosity, as measured by the Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder (WOOS) at one year post-operatively in patients who undergo shoulder arthroplasty ?

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have failed standard non-surgical management of their shoulder arthritis who would benefit from a shoulder arthroplasty.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active joint or systemic infection
• Significant muscle paralysis
• Rotator cuff tear arthroplasty
• Major medical illness
• Unable to speak or read English/French
• Psychiatric illness that precludes informed consent
• Unwilling to be followed for 1 year