*2.5. Clinical Evaluation*

The Constant score, SSV, and ASES were used for clinical assessment. These scores were used for their ease of administration and well-validated data [11,12]. All the patients completed all three scores at the preoperative time point and at the final follow-up of two years. For clinical assessment of ROM, a goniometer was used for the active evaluation of anterior forward flexion and rotations. The external rotation was measured with the arm by the side of the body, whereas internal rotation by the highest vertebral spinous process reached by the patient's extended thumb.
