ArticleClinics in shoulder and elbow2021
Arthroscopic release in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a retrospective study with 2 to 6 years of follow-up.
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- Development of a Multidomain Conceptual Framework for Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review Integrating Clinical, Biological, Psychological and Lifestyle-Related Contributors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Is it safe for the cuff to perform a full circumferential arthroscopic capsular release for frozen shoulder? A systematic review.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- Adhesive Capsulitis: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management.The Iowa orthopaedic journal · 2026Review
- Application of deep learning for diagnosis of shoulder diseases in older adults: a narrative review.Ewha medical journal · 2025Review
- Time Required to Achieve Clinically Significant Outcomes After Anteroinferior Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the response rate to arthroscopic release treatment in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (ACS) for patients with refractory to conservative treatment.
methodsIn this retrospective study, 51 patients (age mean, 49.1±5.6 years) with unilateral adherent capsule underwent arthroscopic releasing surgery for the shoulder capsule. Etiologies of the ACS in 30 patients were idiopathic: 10 patients were affected after surgery and 11 patients following trauma. The patients were evaluated in terms of shoulder function, satisfaction rate, pain intensity, and joint range of motion (ROM) based on a Constant score, a Simple Shoulder Test, the visual analog scale, and four movements, respectively.
resultsThe mean Constant score before surgery was 48.2±3.5 and reached 74.4±6 and 77.0±6.3 at 6 months and the final follow-up, respectively (p<0.001). The mean scores of pain intensity, a Simple Shoulder Test, and ROM showed significant improvement at all follow-ups (p<0.001). Sex, age, and diabetes did not have any significant effect on patient recovery. However, patients who experienced ACS after surgery had poorer results than others at all follow-up points.
conclusionsArthroscopic releasing surgery of the shoulder in patients with ACS refractory to conservative treatment produces rare complications and an effective injury response. It seems that patients suffering ACS following surgery have a weaker response to the treatment.
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