Table 3.
The reverse shoulder arthroplasty-specific score
| Criteria | Grading |
|---|---|
| Patient presentation | 1 |
| Describes patient symptomatology | 1 |
| Information about reverse shoulder arthroplasty | 6 |
| Discusses the materials used | 1 |
| Discusses the duration of the procedure | 1 |
| Discusses the steps of the procedure | 1 |
| Discusses the advantages of the treatment | 1 |
| Discusses the anatomy/function of the deltoid muscle | 1 |
| Discusses the anatomy/function of the rotator cuff | 1 |
| Diagnosis and evaluation | 4 |
| Mentions physical examination findings | 1 |
| Describes surgical indications | 1 |
| Describes surgical contraindications | 1 |
| Describes the use of imaging | 1 |
| Postoperative course | 4 |
| Discusses possible surgical complications and outcomes | 1 |
| Mentions physical therapy | 1 |
| Mentions physical restrictions | 1 |
| Mentions the recovery timeline | 1 |
| RSAS score | 15 |
RSAS: reverse shoulder arthroplasty-specific score.