Early Arthroscopic Release in Stiff Shoulder
International Journal of Shoulder Surgery
; 2(2): 36-40, 2008.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
To evaluate the results of early arthroscopic release in the patients of stiff shoulderMethods:
Twenty patients of stiff shoulder; who had symptoms for at least three months and failed to improve with steroid injections and physical therapy of 6 weeks duration; underwent arthroscopic release. The average time between onset of symptoms and the time of surgery was 4 months and 2 weeks. The functional outcome was evaluated using ASES and Constant and Murley scoring systems.Results:
All the patients showed significant improvement in the range of motion and relief of pain by end of three months following the procedure. At 12 months; mean improvement in ASES score is 38 points and Constant and Murley score is 4O.5 points. All patients returned to work by 3-5 months (average -4.5 months).Conclusion:
Early arthroscopic release showed promising results with reliable increase in range of motion; early relief of symptoms and consequent early return to work. So it is highly recommended in properly selected patients. Level of evidence Level IV
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Main subject:
Arthroscopy
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Shoulder Pain
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Shoulder Surgery
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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