ReviewOrthopedic reviews2022
Outcomes after minimally invasive and surgical management of suprascapular nerve entrapment: A systematic review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.
- Multicenter Study on the Surgical Treatment of Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment Syndrome.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
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- Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment: Current Concepts and Recent Advances.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Glenoid Paralabral Cysts Causing Shoulder Pain and Isolated Infraspinatus Weakness: Early Arthroscopic Decompression and Labral Repair Leads to Complete Recovery: A Case Series.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Suprascapular nerve entrapment syndrome caused by a spinoglenoid notch cyst with a concomitant giant lipoma: a case report.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency ablation of suprascapular nerve versus local anaesthetics with steroids in patients with chronic shoulder pain: A randomised controlled trial.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: The prevalence of suprascapular neuropathy is higher than previously estimated. Recent literature highlights a myriad of treatment options for patients ranging from conservative treatment and minimally invasive options to surgical management. However, there are no comprehensive review articles comparing these treatment modalities. Objective: The purpose of this review article is to summarize the current state of knowledge on suprascapular nerve entrapment and to compare minimally invasive treatments to surgical treatments. Methods: The literature search was performed in Mendeley. Search fields were varied redundant. All articles were screened by title and abstract and a preliminary decision to include an article was made. A full-text screening was performed on the selected articles. Any question regarding the inclusion of an article was discussed by 3 authors until an agreement was reached. Results: Recent studies have further elucidated the pathoanatomy and described several risk factors for entrapment ranging. Four studies met our inclusion criteria regarding peripheral nerve stimulation with good pain and clinical outcomes. Two studies met our inclusion criteria regarding pulsed radiofrequency and showed promising pain and clinical outcomes. One study met our inclusion criteria regarding transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and showed good results that were equivalent to pulsed radiofrequency. Surgical treatment has shifted to become nearly all arthroscopic and surgical outcomes remain higher than minimally invasive treatments. Conclusions: Many recently elucidated anatomical factors predispose to entrapment. A history of overhead sports or known rotator cuff disease can heighten a clinician's suspicion. Entrapment at the suprascapular notch is more common overall, yet young athletes may be predisposed to isolated spinoglenoid notch entrapment. Pulsed radiofrequency, peripheral nerve stimulation, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation may be effective in treating patients with suprascapular nerve entrapment. Arthroscopic treatment remains the gold-standard in patients with refractory entrapment symptoms.
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