Development of a Photographic Shoulder Scale to Assess Shoulder Movements in Daily Activities

What this Trial Is About

Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem that affects daily activities, work, and quality of life. It is one of the top three musculoskeletal complaints, and many people still experience symptoms six months after seeing a doctor. Conditions like rotator cuff disorders, adhesive capsulitis, and osteoarthritis often cause chronic shoulder pain, leading to functional difficulties and economic costs. This research aims to develop and validate a photographic scale to better assess how shoulder pain affects daily activities, helping patients and clinicians understand and manage the condition. The study will create a photographic scale representing daily life activities involving shoulder movement to assess pain and function. Participants will complete this new Photographic Shoulder Scale along with other established assessments, including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Scale, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) scale, and the SF-12 quality of life scale. These assessments will be completed within one day, with a re-test of the photographic scale after seven days to evaluate consistency. Participants will provide demographic and clinical information and complete the various shoulder pain and function questionnaires during their visit to the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department. Researchers will monitor results from these tools to validate the new photographic scale and understand its reliability in assessing shoulder pain impact on daily life. The study involves only adults aged 18 to 64 and aims to provide a useful clinical tool for better identifying disability and guiding treatment plans for shoulder pain sufferers.

Development of the Photographic Shoulder Scale