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Preoperative and postoperative clinical evaluations including Pain or Visual Analog Score, ASES function score, forward flexion and external rotation measurements.
| Clinical assessment | Preoperative | Postoperative | Change | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAS | 6.2 | 1.8 | −4.4 | <.05 |
| ASES | 38.2 | 81.8 | +43.5 | <.05 |
| Forward flexion (degrees) | 120 | 153 | +34 | <.05 |
| External rotation (degrees) | 29 | 49 | +20 | <.05 |
VAS, visual analog scale; ASES, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
