Clinical Scorecard: Advanced Shoulder Surgery Referral Guide
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Complex shoulder conditions, including advanced arthritis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy, and failed prior shoulder surgery or replacement
Key Mechanisms
Advanced CT imaging and 3D analysis support individualized surgical planning; selected techniques preserve healthy bone and more closely match natural anatomy.
Target Population
Patients with persistent shoulder pain or loss of function, advanced arthritis or rotator cuff tear arthropathy, failed prior shoulder surgery or replacement, or complex conditions requiring reconstruction or revision
Care Setting
Orthopedic specialty evaluation and surgical care at Baptist Health Orthopedics locations in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Deerfield Beach
Key Highlights
Referral may be considered for persistent shoulder pain or loss of function.
The practice treats advanced arthritis, rotator cuff tear arthropathy, and complex primary and revision cases.
Advanced CT imaging and 3D analysis support individualized surgical planning.
Selected techniques preserve healthy bone and more closely match the patient’s natural anatomy.
Structured rehabilitation is designed to restore motion and function.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Consider referral for complex shoulder conditions requiring reconstruction or revision.
Surgical care may include advanced arthroscopic procedures, joint replacement, fracture care, and total shoulder arthroplasty.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients with persistent shoulder pain or loss of function, advanced arthritis or rotator cuff tear arthropathy, failed prior shoulder surgery or replacement, or complex shoulder conditions requiring reconstruction or revision
Care includes individualized planning using advanced CT imaging and 3D analysis, selected bone-preserving techniques, and structured rehabilitation designed to restore motion and function.
Clinical Best Practices
Consider specialist evaluation for the referral indications listed in the guide.
For referral or evaluation, call 561-955-6784 or visit BaptistHealth.net/Ortho.
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