ArticleBMC surgery2026
Clinical efficacy and safety of interventional embolization combined with early rehabilitation in the management of post-traumatic shoulder periarthritis.
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backgroundPatients with refractory post-traumatic shoulder periarthritis(PTSP) have markedly reduced quality of life owing to persistent pain and functional restrictions. Thus, exploring a safe, effective treatment regimen is essential.
aimThis study compared the efficacy and safety of TAE plus early rehabilitation versus rehabilitation alone for conservatively refractory post-traumatic shoulder periarthritis.
methodsThis study enrolled patients with conservatively refractory post-traumatic shoulder periarthritis admitted between September 2023 and January 2025. Using 1:1 propensity score matching, 60 patients were selected and divided into two groups: the control group (n = 30) received 12 weeks of structured rehabilitation, while the study group (n = 30) received TAE and the same systematic rehabilitation training for 12 weeks from the second day after TAE. Primary outcomes included nocturnal pain (NRS) and Constant-Murley scores; secondary measures were active ROM (forward flexion, external rotation), EQ-5D index, periarticular effusion on MRI, and adverse events.
resultsAfter PSM, the baseline data of the two groups were balanced and comparable (P > 0.05). At all postoperative time points, the study group had notably greater improvements in all indicators than the control group (P < 0.05). At 6 months, its NRS score dropped to 1.8 ± 1.2, significantly lower than the control group's 4.5 ± 1.8 (P < 0.001); Constant-Murley score rose to 86.3 ± 8.7, much higher than the control's 69.8 ± 11.4 (P < 0.001). Forward flexion/external rotation ROM reached 148° ± 18°/75.0° ± 10.3°,significantly better than the control's 132.5° ± 20.1°/62.0° ± 9.8° (P < 0.001); EQ-5D index hit 0.82 ± 0.12, higher than the control's 0.65 ± 0.14 (P < 0.001).MRI showed 89.8% of the study group had effusion reduction/disappearance, versus 52.3% in the control (P < 0.001). No serious adverse events occurred.
conclusionIn this exploratory retrospective study, TAE plus early systematic rehabilitation was associated with greater pain relief, improved joint function, and better quality of life compared with rehabilitation alone. These findings are hypothesis-generating and require confirmation in prospective studies.
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