Predictive factors for return to work after shoulder arthroplasty.

Sixty-seven percent of patients successfully returned to work after shoulder arthroplasty.

Predictive factors for successful return to work included educational level, job physicality, pre-operative sick leave, and the extent of post-operative support received at work.

Neither the type of arthroplasty, indication for surgery, presence of complications nor the need for revision surgery significantly impacted return to work outcomes.