Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 50-53, March 2008

Arthroscopic Release of Frozen Shoulder

  • Ken Yamaguchi, MD

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  • Ron Hollis, MD

Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, MO, USA.

Arthroscopic release of the frozen shoulder is a reliable procedure when performed correctly and with the right surgical indications. The primary components of this technique include a scalene block and forward elevation manipulation followed by surgical release of the rotator interval and anterior-inferior capsule. Postoperative pain control for the first 48 hours is provided by an intraarticular pain catheter. Patients are instructed in shoulder range of motion exercises and provided with a continuos passive motion device.

Keywords: adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder, arthroscopic release

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PII: S1045-4527(07)00111-3

doi:10.1053/j.sart.2007.12.032

Seminars in Arthroplasty
Volume 19, Issue 1 , Pages 50-53, March 2008

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