2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Ultrasound-guided Glenohumeral Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: The Role of Clinical Stage in Response to Treatment

Ultrasound-guided Glenohumeral Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: The Role of Clinical Stage in Response to Treatment

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In this video, Dr. Ammerman's intern presents a study on the treatment options for adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. They discuss the pathophysiology of the condition and the rationale for using corticosteroid injections to treat synovial inflammation in the early stages of the disease. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections in patients with stage one or stage two adhesive capsulitis. The results showed that stage one patients demonstrated rapid recovery of range of motion, while stage two patients had more variable outcomes based on the duration of symptoms prior to the injection. The study suggests that it is important to consider the stage of disease when evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for adhesive capsulitis. The study had limitations, including retrospective analysis and a single investigator.

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Brittany Ammerman, MD

Keywords

adhesive capsulitis

frozen shoulder

treatment options

corticosteroid injections

ultrasound-guided injections