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ArticleKorean journal of radiology2025

Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Transarterial Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis.

Keng-Wei Liang, Hsuan Yin Lin, Kai-Lan Hsu, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Chia-Yu Gean, Chien-Kuo Wang, Wei-Ren Su, Bow Wang

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Article in Korean journal of radiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Improving Standards for Embolization of Adhesive Capsulitis.Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2026
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  7. Clinical Outcomes of Shoulder Artery Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis.Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2025
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8 authors.

Keng-Wei LiangDepartment of Medical Imaging, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-9124-4737
Hsuan Yin LinDepartment of Radiology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-2309-054X
Kai-Lan HsuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-7576-2486
Fa-Chuan KuanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-9022-6721
Chia-Yu GeanDepartment of Medical Imaging, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0009-1295-4032
Chien-Kuo WangDepartment of Medical Imaging, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-8887-2935
Wei-Ren SuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-6133-3584
Bow WangDepartment of Medical Imaging, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-0551-2983

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess the effect of transarterial embolization (TAE) for adhesive capsulitis (AC) by evaluating clinical outcomes and changes in inflammation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MATERIALS AND

methodsPatients who had undergone TAE between August 2020 and August 2023 for AC refractory to conservative treatments without any invasive procedures for more than 3 months, and had undergone baseline and 3-month post-AC follow-up contrast-enhanced MRI evaluations, were included. A suspension mixture of 500 mg imipenem/cilastatin in 10 mL of iodinated contrast agent was used for TAE. MRI results were analyzed to assess periarticular capsule/ligament inflammation. Clinical assessments included pain scores using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and functional scores using the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire.

resultsTwenty-five patients (female:male, 14:11; age, 54.9 ± 7.1 years) were included. Significant reductions in average NRS pain scores as well as improvements in Quick DASH scores and range of motion, including anterior flexion and abduction, were observed at 1, 3, and 6 months after TAE (all

conclusionTAE may be an effective and safe therapeutic approach for AC refractory to conservative treatments, alleviating pain and supporting functional recovery. The observed MRI findings suggest that the effectiveness of TAE for AC may be attributed to the reduction of inflammation and the elimination of angiogenesis.

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BursitisEmbolization, TherapeuticMagnetic Resonance ImagingAdultAgedContrast MediaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementRange of Motion, ArticularShoulder JointTreatment OutcomeContrast MediaAdhesive capsulitisAngiogenesisMRIPainTransarterial embolization

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PMCPMC11865901

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