Franklin B Davis1, Yoshihiro Katsuura2, John A Dorizas1. 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN, USA. 2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic suprascapular nerve release has yielded good results previously. However, comprehensive literature is still lacking. PURPOSE: This study assessed results of suprascapular nerve release in patients with intractable shoulder pain with confirmed suprascapular neuropathy. METHODS: Retrospectively reviewed patients undergoing suprascapular nerve release. Patients were evaluated with VAS scores and supraspinatus/infraspinatus strength. RESULTS: 112 patients were included showing reduction in VAS pain scores from the initial visit to final follow up. Additionally, improvement in both supra/infraspinatus strength occurred. There were no major complications. CONCLUSION: This series demonstrates improvement in pain and strength following suprascapular nerve release with limited risk. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
BACKGROUND: Arthroscopic suprascapular nerve release has yielded good results previously. However, comprehensive literature is still lacking. PURPOSE: This study assessed results of suprascapular nerve release in patients with intractable shoulder pain with confirmed suprascapular neuropathy. METHODS: Retrospectively reviewed patients undergoing suprascapular nerve release. Patients were evaluated with VAS scores and supraspinatus/infraspinatus strength. RESULTS: 112 patients were included showing reduction in VAS pain scores from the initial visit to final follow up. Additionally, improvement in both supra/infraspinatus strength occurred. There were no major complications. CONCLUSION: This series demonstrates improvement in pain and strength following suprascapular nerve release with limited risk. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
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