Arthroscopic suprascapular nerve release: indications and technique

Lafosse, Laurent; Piper, Kalman; Lanz, Ulrich

doi:10.1016/j.jse.2010.12.003

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“…Surgical intervention can be performed by either open approach or arthroscopic techniques [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50].…”

Section: Surgical Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Surgical manipulations such as notchplasty are contraindicated as they trigger uncontrolled growth of scar tissue which further irritates the nerve [48].…”

Section: Surgical Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, the posterior approach is performed because although it can injure the spinal nerve, it is considered safer [7,51]. Suprascapular neuropathy can also be treated arthroscopically with good or excellent results, due to the ability of the arthroscope to provide a good view of the nerve and its surrounding structures, as well as the decrease in preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation time that the arthroscopy provides compared to the open surgical approach [9,43,48,50].…”

Section: Surgical Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Suprascapular Neuropathy: An Overview

Angoules¹,

Boutsikari²

2015

J Nov Physiother

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Objective: To present an overview on suprascapular neuropathy (SSN), a compressive neuropathy which leads to a significant upper extremity impairment. Methods: A narrative review of international medical literature was conducted in order to depict current concepts of diagnosis and treatment.Conlusion: Supracapular neuropathy is a rare albeit painful condition affecting mainly overhead athletes. Although not always observable as initial diagnosis it should be included in the differential diagnosis when assessing a shoulder dysfunction.

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“…Surgical intervention can be performed by either open approach or arthroscopic techniques [43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50].…”

Section: Surgical Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Surgical manipulations such as notchplasty are contraindicated as they trigger uncontrolled growth of scar tissue which further irritates the nerve [48].…”

Section: Surgical Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Surgical Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Suprascapular Neuropathy: An Overview

Angoules¹,

Boutsikari²

2015

J Nov Physiother

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“…Several clinical and anatomical studies suggest a relationship between rotator cuff tears and SSN neuropathy [8][9][10][11][12] . Moreover, measures to relieve pain after failed cuff repair have been explained in the context of SSN decompression 9,10,28 .…”

Section: Rotator Cuff Tears and Ssn Neuropathymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Recently, SSN neuropathy related to rotator cuff tears has become a topic of discussion [7][8][9][10][11][12] . Rotator cuff tears medialise muscle fibres and tether the SSN at the suprascapular notch, thus resulting in suprascapular neuropathy.…”

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Suprascapular neuropathy related to rotator cuff tears: A short review

Yamaakdo¹

2013

OA Sports Medicine

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Introduction Suprascapular nerve neuropathy related to rotator cuff tears has become a topic of discussion. However, there are a few studies to support suprascapular nerve neuropathy in cases of (massive) rotator cuff tears. There are also a few studies showing the indication for concomitant suprascapular nerve release; however, several clinical and basic studies provide some evidence that suprascapular nerve injury may be a part of the disease spectrum of rotator cuff pathology. In this short review article, suprascapular neuropathy related to rotator cuff tears is discussed. Conclusion Till date, there are a few studies to support suprascapular nerve neuropathy in cases of (massive) rotator cuff tears. Future studies will hopefully serve to elucidate these issues.

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