Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: A case series
Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a painful and debilitating condition of the glenohumeral joint and has been described as self-limiting. However, recent reports suggest that up to 40% of patients report persistent symptoms, therefore intervention strategies are needed to improve function and quality of l...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2210491720963285 |
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| Summary: | Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a painful and debilitating condition of the glenohumeral joint and has been described as self-limiting. However, recent reports suggest that up to 40% of patients report persistent symptoms, therefore intervention strategies are needed to improve function and quality of life. One such intervention is the hydrodilatation of the glenohumeral joint with a high-volume injection, comprising of local anaesthetic, corticosteroid and normal saline, making a total volume of up to 40 ml. This service evaluation assessed the outcomes in 28 patients (23 females and 5 males; mean age 54.29 years) with AC who underwent ultrasound-guided (USG) hydrodilatation in a clinical outpatient setting. There was a statistically significant improvement in pain and all shoulder movements (all changes p value < 0.01). No adverse effects were encountered. Therefore, the USG glenohumeral joint hydrodilatation procedure in a clinical outpatient setting is a safe and effective intervention for AC. |
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| ISSN: | 2210-4925 |