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Postoperative Stiffness After Upper Limb Surgery: Prevention and Management.

Myriam Lahhoud1, Rayan Elias1, Wendy Ghanem1

  • 1Orthopedic University of Balamand.

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Summary

Postoperative upper limb stiffness, a common complication, hinders motion and recovery. Early diagnosis, risk assessment, and coordinated care are crucial for successful patient outcomes and preventing long-term joint dysfunction.

Keywords:
Atraumatic surgical techniquesCapsular contractureCapsular thickeningElbow ContractureFibrosisFrozen ShoulderFunctional impairmentInflammationOptimized pain managementPeriarticular soft-tissue tighteningWound-healing responseheterotopic ossificationpostoperative stiffness

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Wound Healing Research

Background:

  • Postoperative upper limb stiffness is a frequent complication impacting range of motion, recovery timelines, and patient satisfaction.
  • This condition stems from an exaggerated wound-healing response involving inflammation and fibrosis, presenting clinically as frozen shoulder or elbow contracture with potential heterotopic ossification (HO).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the prevention, diagnosis, and management strategies for postoperative upper limb stiffness.
  • To highlight the importance of perioperative care coordination for optimizing patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis involves serial goniometry, pain assessments, functional scores, and imaging to detect HO and rule out other structural issues.
  • Management follows a stepwise approach: patient education, analgesia, physical therapy, progressing to hydrodilatation, corticosteroid injections, and surgical intervention if needed.

Main Results:

  • Prevention strategies include atraumatic surgical techniques, meticulous hemostasis, selective capsular release, pain management, and early rehabilitation.
  • Successful outcomes are contingent upon early patient identification, accurate risk stratification, and integrated perioperative care.

Conclusions:

  • Future research should prioritize robust randomized trials, biomarker development for risk prediction, novel antifibrotic/biologic therapies, and personalized sensor-based rehabilitation plans.
  • A multidisciplinary approach focusing on early intervention and tailored care is essential for managing upper limb stiffness effectively.