A review of the Constant score: Modifications and guidelines for its use

J Shoulder Elbow Surg · 2008 · Classic · cited 810 times

C. R. Constant, Christian Gerber, Roger Emery, Jens Ole Søjbjerg, Frank Gohlke, Pascal Boileau

Research and Development Committee, Société Européenne pour la Chiurgie de l'Epaule et du Coude, Saint-Genis-Laval,…

Shoulder & Elbow

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis paper reviews modifications to the Constant shoulder score and proposes guidelines for its standardized clinical use.

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