High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block
Abstract Background Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a disease of the glenohumeral joint that is characterized by pain and both passive and active global stiffness with a slow and insidious onset. The disease can occur spontaneously (primary AC) or it can be secondary to other comorbidities, surgery, or...
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| description | Abstract Background Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a disease of the glenohumeral joint that is characterized by pain and both passive and active global stiffness with a slow and insidious onset. The disease can occur spontaneously (primary AC) or it can be secondary to other comorbidities, surgery, or trauma, such as fracture or dislocation. Multiple treatment approaches have been suggested: intra-articular steroid injection, physical therapy, manipulation under total anesthesia, and arthroscopic or open surgery. Shoulder manipulation under anesthesia is usually proposed to patients that suffer from severe AC and have already undergone several nonoperative treatments without benefit. Different techniques have been proposed. This study presents our manipulation technique and the clinical results we achieved after shoulder mobilization under brachial plexus block in patients with phase III primary AC. Materials and methods A retrospective cohort study was performed on a sample of 110 patients with phase III AC who were treated with this manipulation and followed up for 1 year. Patients underwent two assessments—before the procedure (T0) and 4 months after it (T1)—based on the Numerical Rating Scale, Simple Shoulder Test, and joint range of motion to assess shoulder pain, function, and joint articulation, respectively. Furthermore, the patients had to express their degree of satisfaction with the procedure and the results achieved. Results Positive and statistically significant results were recorded in terms of pain reduction (ΔNPRS = − 5.4; p < 0.01) and improved functionality (Simple Shoulder Test Δ = 5; p < 0.01). Passive range of motion was statistically significantly increased for each movement at T1. Large increases were observed in extrarotation range of motion (ROM): R1 (Δ = 77.5°) and R2 (Δ = 70°), whereas little improvements were observed in intrarotation ROM. Patients achieved satisfying functional and articular recovery in all cases. Complications that needed further treatment occurred in three cases: a brachial plexus injury, a glenoid flake fracture, and persistent pain and stiffness. Conclusions In this study, we proposed a standardized method of manipulation under brachial plexus block for patients affected by phase III adhesive capsulitis. The technique was applied among a large cohort of patients, who reported a high satisfaction rate and range-of-motion recovery after 4 months. This could represent an alternative treatment to surgery that has a shorter timeline and does not require patient hospitalization. Level of evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-37d5361a3f6c484cadd5416f58dbc5fa2024-03-05T19:56:22ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology1590-99992024-01-0125111010.1186/s10195-024-00747-5High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus blockF. Inglese0M. Montemagno1A. Brigo2M. Nigro3A. Giorgini4G. M. Micheloni5G. Porcellini6Shoulder Team S.R.L.Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Policlinico–San Marco, University of CataniaOrthopedic and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaOrthopedic and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaVilla Maria Cecilia HospitalVilla Maria Cecilia HospitalOrthopedic and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaAbstract Background Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a disease of the glenohumeral joint that is characterized by pain and both passive and active global stiffness with a slow and insidious onset. The disease can occur spontaneously (primary AC) or it can be secondary to other comorbidities, surgery, or trauma, such as fracture or dislocation. Multiple treatment approaches have been suggested: intra-articular steroid injection, physical therapy, manipulation under total anesthesia, and arthroscopic or open surgery. Shoulder manipulation under anesthesia is usually proposed to patients that suffer from severe AC and have already undergone several nonoperative treatments without benefit. Different techniques have been proposed. This study presents our manipulation technique and the clinical results we achieved after shoulder mobilization under brachial plexus block in patients with phase III primary AC. Materials and methods A retrospective cohort study was performed on a sample of 110 patients with phase III AC who were treated with this manipulation and followed up for 1 year. Patients underwent two assessments—before the procedure (T0) and 4 months after it (T1)—based on the Numerical Rating Scale, Simple Shoulder Test, and joint range of motion to assess shoulder pain, function, and joint articulation, respectively. Furthermore, the patients had to express their degree of satisfaction with the procedure and the results achieved. Results Positive and statistically significant results were recorded in terms of pain reduction (ΔNPRS = − 5.4; p < 0.01) and improved functionality (Simple Shoulder Test Δ = 5; p < 0.01). Passive range of motion was statistically significantly increased for each movement at T1. Large increases were observed in extrarotation range of motion (ROM): R1 (Δ = 77.5°) and R2 (Δ = 70°), whereas little improvements were observed in intrarotation ROM. Patients achieved satisfying functional and articular recovery in all cases. Complications that needed further treatment occurred in three cases: a brachial plexus injury, a glenoid flake fracture, and persistent pain and stiffness. Conclusions In this study, we proposed a standardized method of manipulation under brachial plexus block for patients affected by phase III adhesive capsulitis. The technique was applied among a large cohort of patients, who reported a high satisfaction rate and range-of-motion recovery after 4 months. This could represent an alternative treatment to surgery that has a shorter timeline and does not require patient hospitalization. Level of evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study.https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-024-00747-5Adhesive capsulitisBrachial plexus blockPassive mobilizationPhysiotherapyTreatment |
| spellingShingle | F. Inglese M. Montemagno A. Brigo M. Nigro A. Giorgini G. M. Micheloni G. Porcellini High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Adhesive capsulitis Brachial plexus block Passive mobilization Physiotherapy Treatment |
| title | High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block |
| title_full | High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block |
| title_fullStr | High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block |
| title_full_unstemmed | High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block |
| title_short | High satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block |
| title_sort | high satisfaction rate and range of motion can be expected in frozen shoulder after awake manipulation with brachial plexus block |
| topic | Adhesive capsulitis Brachial plexus block Passive mobilization Physiotherapy Treatment |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-024-00747-5 |
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