Bursoscopic Finding in Primary Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder.
- Author:
Ki Young NAM
1
;
Young Lae MOON
;
Dong Hui KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. Orthoped@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Shoulder;
Adhesive capsulitis;
Subacromial bursa;
Bursal pathology
- MeSH:
Adhesives;
Bursitis;
Friction;
Humans;
Imidazoles;
Joint Capsule Release;
Joints;
Ligaments;
Nitro Compounds;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Shoulder
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2008;11(1):19-23
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the bursoscopic findings of refractory primary adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder and to determine the clinical correlation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Arthroscopic capsular release was performed in 21 refractory adhesive capsulitis patients who had not responded to conservative treatment. The VAS for pain, range of motion, UCLA score was checked before and after surgery, and at the last follow up. RESULTS: Bursitis, mild friction and impingement on coracoacromial ligament, as well as adhesion were observed. The function and pain improved earlier than after simple acromiohumeral joint capsular release. CONCLUSION: Subacromial bursoscopy helps rule out a hidden secondary frozen shoulder or secondary changes with primary adhesion. In addition, it has the advantage of being both a treatment and procedure for making a prognosis.
