Quiz Question of the Week: Rotator Cuff & Impingement

- Arthroscopic subacromial decompression with acromioplasty has lower subjective satisfaction scores in which patient population?
- Age >65
- Workers’ compensation
- Dominant arm
- Diabetics
- Smokers
Answer: b. Workers’ compensation
Patients with active worker’s compensation claims have reported significantly decreased satisfaction postoperatively. Research has shown decreased satisfaction and those with similar scores tend to take longer to return to work.