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Shoulder distension arthrography in adhesive capsulitis.
Nicolas Amoretti1, Anne Grimaud, Olivier Brocq
1Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Hôpital l'Archet 2, 151 route de Saint Antoine de Ginestière, BP 3079, Nice Cedex 3, F-06292 Nice, France. amorettinicolas@yahoo.fr
Clinical Imaging
|July 4, 2006
Summary
Shoulder capsular retraction, a common issue, can be effectively treated with joint distension. This study details a percutaneous technique in 200 patients, evaluating outcomes in 27 for progressive joint movement changes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Capsular retraction of the shoulder is a frequent condition, often idiopathic.
- Percutaneous joint distension has emerged as a viable treatment over the last decade.
- Various techniques for shoulder joint distension exist.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a specific percutaneous technique for shoulder joint distension.
- To evaluate the outcomes of this technique in a series of patients.
- To assess progressive changes in shoulder joint mobility post-treatment.
Main Methods:
- A series of 200 patients underwent the described percutaneous shoulder joint distension technique.
- Detailed evaluation of progressive changes in joint movement was performed.
- A subset of 27 patients received precise follow-up assessments.
Main Results:
- The percutaneous distension technique was applied to 200 patients.
- Outcomes were analyzed in 27 patients, focusing on joint mobility.
- Progressive changes in the range of motion were documented.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous shoulder joint distension is an effective treatment for capsular retraction.
- The reported technique offers a method for managing this condition.
- Further evaluation of progressive joint movement changes provides insight into treatment efficacy.