AOSSM Specialty Day 2023 with ISAKOS with CME-4. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session I

4. AOSSM-ISAKOS - Session I - McCarthy

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Video Summary

In this video, the presenters discuss their work on the two distinct presentations and outcomes of decompression for suprascapular neuropathy. They explain that suprascapular neuropathy is a rare and challenging condition to diagnose, as it lacks reliable examination maneuvers. The presenters reviewed the outcomes of arthroscopic suprascapular nerve decompression in a young and active military population. They identified 25 patients, with equal proportions experiencing predominantly pain or weakness. Diagnostic methods, such as MRI, EMG, and diagnostic injection, aligned with the different presentations. Overall, both pain and weakness groups showed significant improvements in their symptoms and a high rate of return to military duty.

Keywords

decompression

suprascapular neuropathy

diagnosis

arthroscopic suprascapular nerve decompression

military population