Arthroscopic capsular release is more effective in pain relief than conservative treatment in patients with frozen shoulder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frozen shoulder is a common medical condition, but the ideal therapeutic method is yet to be determined. Our aim was to analyze the pain-relieving effect of different treatment options used for the management of this disease.

Methods

Medical records of 59 patients (22 male, 37 female, average age: 55.5 years ±9.9) with early stage primary frozen shoulder were evaluated, their demographic data, physical examination, concomitant diseases and treatment specific data were registered. Life quality and the level of pain were assessed using the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Different treatment modalities and their effect on pain relief were recorded. Any existing correlation between life quality, pain and demographic data, concomitant diseas

SUBMITTER: Skaliczki G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10870563 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature