Shoulder Arthroplasty for a Fracture Is Not the Same as Shoulder Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis: Implications for a Bundled Payment Model

Abstract

Shoulder arthroplasty is associated with higher resource utilization when this procedure is performed for a fracture. As we move toward the era of bundled payment models, an appropriate risk adjustment based on the indication of surgery should be promoted to maintain the quality of care for all patients.