None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Pain and crepitus (a scraping feel and sound) can occur at the scapula (shoulder blade) restricting the shoulder's normal gliding motion. Previous studies have shown that removing a small supero medial portion of the scapula bone can correct this. This can be done arthroscopically (key hole surgery) but this area is difficult to see and access. We have previously published an article on anatomic studies demonstrating a safe new 'key hole' position which allows experienced arthroscopists better access to enable removal of the 'troublesome' bone. In this study we evaluated the outcome of patients who had this procedure with regard to their good and excellent return to work and sport. All patients thought it was worthwhile having the operation.
Interventions
Arthroscopic surgery of the scapula using a new superior portal for an established operative procedure. Single surgical procedure < 1 hour duration on one occasion only
Sponsors
Simon Bell
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Painful snapping scapula (>12 months) who failed adequate conservative treatment : non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS); local injection of corticosteroids and physiotherapy with scapular adduction and postural shoulder shrug exercises.
Exclusion criteria
Bony abnormalities
Outcome results
None listed