Sex differences in outcomes after arthroscopic bankart repair

Natalie A. Lowenstein, Peter J. Ostergaard, Daniel B. Haber, Kirsten D. Garvey, Elizabeth G. Matzkin*

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Abstract

Objectives Risk factors for anterior shoulder dislocation include young age, contact activities and male sex. The influence of sex on patient-reported outcomes of arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) is unclear, with few studies reporting potential differences. This study's purpose was to compare patient-reported outcomes of males and females following ABR. Methods Prospectively collected data was analysed for 281 patients (males: 206, females: 75) after ABR with preoperative, 1-year and 2-year follow-up responses. The Wilcoxon signed-rank and χ 2 tests, preoperative, 1 year and 2 year follow-up results were examined to determine differences of scores in males versus females. Results No statistically significant sex differences were observed in Simple Shoulder Test (SST), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) or Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) Scores at 1-year or 2-year follow-up. Females had lower Veterans RAND 12-item health survey (VR-12) mental health subscores at 2-year follow-up (females: 52.3±9.0, males: 55.8±7.6, p=0.0016). Females were more likely to report that treatment had exceeded expectations' at 2-year follow-up regarding motion, strength, function and normal sports activities. Conclusion Results of study demonstrate that ABR has similar outcomes for both males and females. There were no statistically significant sex-related differences in SST, ASES, VAS or SANE scores following ABR. VR-12 mental health subscores showed a minimal difference at 2-year follow-up, with lower scores in females. Level of evidence Retrospective cohort study; level II.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere000965
JournalBMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 30 2020

Keywords

  • arthroscopy
  • orthopaedics
  • shoulder
  • sporting injuries
  • sports medicine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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