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Posttraumatic shoulder stiffness, often resistant to conservative care, can be effectively treated with arthroscopic arthrolysis. This surgical intervention offers a clinically relevant and lasting improvement in shoulder function for patients with persistent motion deficits.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Posttraumatic shoulder stiffness is a common and costly consequence of injury.
  • Conservative treatments often fail to resolve persistent motion impairments.
  • Differential diagnosis is crucial to exclude other post-traumatic sequelae before diagnosing stiffness as the sole cause.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of arthroscopic arthrolysis for treating posttraumatic shoulder stiffness.
  • To highlight arthroscopic arthrolysis as a treatment of choice for persistent shoulder motion deficits.
  • To assess its role in managing proximal humeral fractures with simultaneous implant removal.

Main Methods:

  • Arthroscopic arthrolysis with a standardized surgical approach.
  • Intensive post-operative follow-up treatment.
  • Application in cases of proximal humeral fractures with humeral head preservation and subsequent implant removal.

Main Results:

  • Arthroscopic arthrolysis can achieve clinically relevant and lasting improvements in shoulder function.
  • It is effective even in cases with substantial pre-existing movement limitations.
  • It serves as a planned second intervention for improving function after bony consolidation.

Conclusions:

  • Early arthroscopic arthrolysis is a recommended treatment for posttraumatic shoulder stiffness.
  • The procedure offers significant functional recovery for patients with persistent motion deficits.
  • It provides a viable solution for improving shoulder function post-trauma and post-surgery.