May 24, 2012
Institutional Review Board, Hospital for Special Surgery
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Andreas Kontaxis, PhD
Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD
Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD
Sherry I. Backus, PT, DPT, MA
Andrew P. Kraszewski, MS
Jennifer Bido, BA
Russell F. Warren, MD
Frank A. Cordasco, MD
Edward V. Craig, MD
Yoshimi Endo, MD
Ilaria Parel, MSc.
This study seeks to determine normative three-dimensional scapular kinematics of asymptomatic normal shoulders in individuals over the age of 50 years. 20 individuals with pain free and full range of motion will be asked to participate in the study which involves: shoulder strength testing, 3D motion analysis of the upper extremities, and an ultrasound examination of the shoulder. The study will investigate possible differences between healthy controls and asymptomatic tears that are expected to be found within the participants. The data will be used as a reference for future investigation of shoulder pathologies
Inclusion Criteria
1) Females and males >50 years old
2) Pain free and full range of shoulder motion
3) American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Self Assessment Score > 90
4) Able to complete the Simple Shoulder Test (SST)
Exclusion Criteria
1) Any history of shoulder pathology
2) Allergy to double sided marker tape (needed to affix the motion markers to the body).
Andreas Kontaxis, PhD
KontaxisA@hss.edu
212.606.1067