Numerous studies have not found any significant difference in outcomes between men and women undergoing TSA for osteoarthritis. Equivalent outcomes can be expected between both genders/sexes undergoing TSA for OA. Patients can be counseled that their outcome from TSA for OA is not gender/sex specific, and that men and women can expect similar outcomes.
Strength of Evidence (quality of evidence): Strong
Benefits & Harms:
Outcome Importance: This should serve to eliminate any gender/sex-based biases towards (or against) either gender/sex in performing TSA for osteoarthritis.
Future Research:
Future studies should continue to evaluate post-operative outcomes for TSA in osteoarthritis, with one of the variables examined to include gender/sex-based differences. There has been a movement towards gender/sex specific implants. Current data would suggest this may not be needed in the shoulder given the similar outcomes, future studies could further assess this.
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