Un-resolving Frozen Shoulder: Are We Really Treating It?

Overview

Journal Pak J Med Sci

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2024 Jan 10

PMID 38196471

Authors

Abrar Ahmed Wagan

Paras Surahyo

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Abstract

Objective: To perform ultrasound examination in un-resolving frozen shoulder disorder, in Pakistani cohort visiting rheumatology clinic.

Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out at Department of Rheumatology, Indus Medical College Tando Mohhamad Khan, from 16 March 2022 to 30 October 2022. Patients diagnosed as unilateral frozen shoulder on clinical grounds and received intra-articular injection (s) in last six months, never been investigated, still persisting with pain and restricted range of shoulder motion were enrolled. After the demographic details and shoulder examination, ultrasound examination of both shoulder joints was performed by senior musculoskeletal radiologist, to know the exact diagnosis.

Results: In 138 cases on ultrasound examination following injuries were noted: rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) (61%), adhesive capsulitis (21%), mixed lesion (rotator cuff tendinopathy and adhesive capsulitis) (14%).In age group < 50 years rotator cuff tendinopathy was the major lesion, while in cases >50 years age group: adhesive capsulitis (AC) was predominant lesion (p-0.05).Rotator cuff tendinopathy had significant association with supraspinatus tears (p<0.5).

Conclusion: In Un-resolving frozen shoulder pain, ultrasound examination of involved joint helps in reaching the exact cause which may differ from the existing diagnosis and guides to further management.

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