3.1.2 Cohort identification

After diagnosis of a new patient, confirm the cohort the patient will be included in based on the information below, with Figure 3.1.2 as a general guideline as to whether an additional treatment record needs to be created and for which cohort
Inform EBMA via Slack of the patients side and cohort (with consent form)

Online guide (SweetProcess)

Figure 3.1.2: Flowchart of patient inclusion and treatment record generation

Inclusion Criteria

Primary diagnosis rotator cuff pathology; Any of:
- Subacromial impingement
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Rotator cuff tear (intrasubstance, partial thickness, full thickness)
Undergoing treatment by primary investigator/orthopaedic consultant surgeon.
Consenting to being part of the Clinic Patient Registry

Exclusion Criteria

Patient-reported outcomes: Clinically diagnosed mental/neurological illness (indicated on GP referral, or identified through secondary referral to psychiatric/neurological specialist) that precludes retrieval of patient feedback via interview, paper or electronic questionnaire (e.g., schizophrenia, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, personality disorder).
Revocation of consent for research use of personal data.
Rotator cuff pathology is present, but not deemed to be the primary diagnosis
Cuff tear arthropathy, defined by bone changes visible on radiology, in the superior humeral head or undersurface of acromion (Shoulder general cohort)

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosed with any of the following:
- a recent dislocation
- clinically defined glenohumeral instability
Traumatic capsulo-ligamentous injury
Dislocation with associated glenoid fracture
Atraumatic/voluntary dislocators
Undergoing treatment by primary investigator/orthopaedic consultant surgeon.
Consenting to being part of the Clinical Research Registry

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with associated RC tear (RC cohort unless special case)
Instability with clinically important secondary arthritis treated as the primary pathology (Shoulder General cohort)
Patient-reported outcomes: Clinically diagnosed mental/neurological illness (indicated on GP referral, or identified through secondary referral to psychiatric/neurological specialist) that precludes retrieval of patient feedback via interview, paper or electronic questionnaire (e.g., schizophrenia, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, personality disorder).
Revocation of consent for research use of personal data.

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