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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Main Authors: Adam Ainen, Manoj Sivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2210491720963285
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-e4f0cb075c4b4f5c881942f5239ecd272025-08-20T02:57:55ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation2210-49252022-12-012910.1177/2210491720963285Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: A case seriesAdam Ainen0Manoj Sivan1 Faculty of Biological Sciences, , UK Musculoskeletal Service, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, UKAdhesive 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.https://doi.org/10.1177/2210491720963285
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Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: A case series
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title Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: A case series
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title_short Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: A case series
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