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Published on: August 8, 2025
A retrospective review of 112 patients undergoing arthroscopic suprascapular nerve decompression
Franklin B Davis1, Yoshihiro Katsuura2, John A Dorizas1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA.
Background:
Arthroscopic suprascapular nerve release has yielded good results previously. However, comprehensive literature is still lacking.
Purpose:
This study assessed results of suprascapular nerve release in patients with intractable shoulder pain with confirmed suprascapular neuropathy.
Methods:
Retrospectively reviewed patients undergoing suprascapular nerve release. Patients were evaluated with VAS scores and supraspinatus/infraspinatus strength.
Results:
112 patients were included showing reduction in VAS pain scores from the initial visit to final follow up. Additionally, improvement in both supra/infraspinatus strength occurred. There were no major complications.
Conclusion:
This series demonstrates improvement in pain and strength following suprascapular nerve release with limited risk.
Level Of Evidence:
IV.
