Return to Golf After Orthopaedic Surgery

Launched by HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY, NEW YORK · Dec 28, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The GOLF study is a research project looking at how well golfers can return to playing golf after having surgery on their hips, knees, or shoulders. The goal is to understand how many people are able to get back to golf at different points after their surgery, specifically at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. This study is different from past studies because it will follow patients from the time of their surgery onward, giving researchers a clearer picture of the recovery process for golfers.

To participate in the GOLF study, you need to be at least 18 years old, enjoy playing golf, and be planning to have one of several specific types of joint surgeries. You should also be able to provide consent, meaning you understand and agree to participate in the study. If you join, you will receive information about the study before your surgery and will be asked to complete follow-up questionnaires to track your progress. This study will help improve understanding of how joint surgery affects golfers and may lead to better support for those wishing to return to the sport.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 18+ years
• • A self-reported golfer
• • Able to consent to treatment
• • Indicated for one of the following surgical procedures: total hip arthroplasty, hip resurfacing, revision hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, revision knee arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty, revision shoulder arthroplasty
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to complete follow-up questionnaires
• • Declining operative management
• • No desire to return to golf postoperatively
• • Medical problem that affects the patient's ability to play golf (e.g., angina, shortness of breath, etc.)