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[Arthroscopic release for shoulder stiffness].

T Berndt¹, S Elki, A Sedlinsch

¹Abteilung Unfallchirurgie Schulterchirurgie, Klinik Orthopädie Unfallchirurgie Sportmedizin, Klinikum Agnes Karll Laatzen/Klinikum Region Hannover, Hildesheimer Str. 158, 30880, Laatzen, Deutschland, Thomas.berndt@krh.eu.

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Summary

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Arthroscopic capsular release effectively restores shoulder mobility in patients with frozen shoulder. This minimally invasive procedure shortens disease duration and improves function, with most patients returning to work quickly.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Arthroscopy
Shoulder Joint Biomechanics

Background:

Refractory shoulder stiffness, often due to adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), significantly impairs active and passive joint mobility.
Conservative treatments (minimum 3 months) are often insufficient for severe cases, necessitating surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of arthroscopic capsular release in restoring shoulder joint mobility.
To assess functional outcomes and recovery time following the procedure.

Main Methods:

Arthroscopic capsular release involves incising the anterior and posterior shoulder capsule under direct visualization.
Performed under general anesthesia with immediate postoperative brachial plexus analgesia for pain management.
Followed by a structured physiotherapy regimen and anti-inflammatory medication.

Main Results:

The study confirmed good functional results, with Constant scores exceeding 75% in most cases.
Arthroscopic release shortened the overall disease duration and accelerated return to work (mean 1.9 months).
Ten cases of secondary shoulder stiffness experienced residual symptoms post-procedure.

Conclusions:

Arthroscopic capsular release is an effective treatment for refractory shoulder stiffness, offering significant improvements in mobility and function.
The procedure provides a shorter recovery period compared to prolonged conservative management.
While generally successful, careful patient selection is advised, particularly for secondary stiffness cases.