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Recent Journal Updates

British J Clinical PharmacologyJun 26, 2026

Analysis of interstitial lung disease in pharmacovigilance databases: Coding challenges and interpretation biases—An update

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for ASES Shoulder.

JAMAJun 23, 2026

Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Declines as GLP-1 Drug Use Increases

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for ASES Shoulder.

WHO NewsJun 23, 2026

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for ASES Shoulder.

ASES Shoulder Score

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Impaired

Pain Assessment (VAS)

NoneSevere

Functional ADL (10 Items)

1. Sleep on affected side

2. Put on a coat

3. Manage back pocket

4. Restraint/Seatbelt use

5. Wash back

6. Push/Pull (heavy)

7. Reach high shelf

8. Lift 5kg (10lb) to shoulder

9. Throw ball (overhead)

10. Work/Sport usage

Function Key: 3 = No difficulty • 2 = Slight difficulty • 1 = Moderate • 0 = Unable. Pain and Function are weighted 50% each.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Assessment of shoulder function in patients with shoulder pain, instability, or rotator cuff pathology.

Pre- and post-operative evaluation of shoulder surgery outcomes (e.g., rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty, labral repair).

Monitoring progress during conservative rehabilitation for shoulder disorders.

Screening for functional limitations in overhead athletes (e.g., baseball, tennis, swimming).

Research settings to quantify patient-reported outcomes in shoulder conditions.

Key Indication - Shoulder Functional Outcome Measure

The ASES Shoulder score is a validated, reliable patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) designed to assess shoulder function and pain in individuals with various shoulder pathologies. It is recommended by the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) for evaluating treatment efficacy and is widely used in clinical trials and routine practice. A minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of 6.4 to 17 points has been reported, depending on the condition.

When Not to Use / Contraindications

Patients with cognitive impairment or language barriers that prevent reliable self-reporting.

Acute trauma or fracture where immediate surgical decision-making is required (use specific fracture scores instead).

Isolated cervical spine pathology without primary shoulder involvement (use neck-specific outcome measures).

Patients with severe psychiatric conditions that may confound self-assessment.

When a more condition-specific tool is needed (e.g., Constant-Murley for rotator cuff, Oxford Shoulder Score for arthritis).

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

Recent Journal Updates

British J Clinical PharmacologyJun 26, 2026

Analysis of interstitial lung disease in pharmacovigilance databases: Coding challenges and interpretation biases—An update

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for ASES Shoulder.

JAMAJun 23, 2026

Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Declines as GLP-1 Drug Use Increases

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for ASES Shoulder.

WHO NewsJun 23, 2026

WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects

Clinical Context

We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for ASES Shoulder.

ASES Shoulder Score

--

Impaired

Pain Assessment (VAS)

NoneSevere

Functional ADL (10 Items)

1. Sleep on affected side

2. Put on a coat

3. Manage back pocket

4. Restraint/Seatbelt use

5. Wash back

6. Push/Pull (heavy)

7. Reach high shelf

8. Lift 5kg (10lb) to shoulder

9. Throw ball (overhead)

10. Work/Sport usage

Function Key: 3 = No difficulty • 2 = Slight difficulty • 1 = Moderate • 0 = Unable. Pain and Function are weighted 50% each.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Assessment of shoulder function in patients with shoulder pain, instability, or rotator cuff pathology.

Pre- and post-operative evaluation of shoulder surgery outcomes (e.g., rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty, labral repair).

Monitoring progress during conservative rehabilitation for shoulder disorders.

Screening for functional limitations in overhead athletes (e.g., baseball, tennis, swimming).

Research settings to quantify patient-reported outcomes in shoulder conditions.

Key Indication - Shoulder Functional Outcome Measure

When Not to Use / Contraindications

Patients with cognitive impairment or language barriers that prevent reliable self-reporting.

Acute trauma or fracture where immediate surgical decision-making is required (use specific fracture scores instead).

Isolated cervical spine pathology without primary shoulder involvement (use neck-specific outcome measures).

Patients with severe psychiatric conditions that may confound self-assessment.

When a more condition-specific tool is needed (e.g., Constant-Murley for rotator cuff, Oxford Shoulder Score for arthritis).

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026