Effects of Hypnosis Therapy on Outcomes in Shoulder Replacement Therapy

Effects of Hypnosis Therapy on Outcomes in Shoulder Replacement Therapy

The purpose of this study is to collect information to evaluate the role of the psychogenic component of pain induced by anxiety on postoperative outcomes in major orthopaedic surgery and to determine whether hypnosis therapy provided during the perioperative period will lead to decreased use of opioid therapy. Patients are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: (I) usual care, or; (II) hypnotherapy treatment. Patients have an equal chance of being assigned to one of the two groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of primary shoulder osteoarthritis, massive cuff tear arthropathy, and rotator cuff arthropathy requiring a primary total or reverse shoulder replacement,
• the ability to read, speak, and understand English
• the ability and willingness to use a web-based application (OBERD) on a smartphone, pad, or computer, and
• 18 years of age or older.

Exclusion Criteria:

• shoulder replacement for the treatment of acute proximal humerus fractures
• hemiarthroplasty
• revision shoulder replacement
• patients with active cancer or receiving palliative care
• Less than 18 years of age