Arthroscopy Techniques (Apr 2021)

Frozen Shoulder 360° Release

  • Kenneth Cutbush, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.Orth.A.,
  • Kristine Italia, M.D., F.P.O.A.,
  • Rishi Narasimhan, M.S., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.Orth.A.,
  • Ashish Gupta, M.B.B.S., M.Sc., F.R.A.C.S., F.A.Orth.A.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 4
pp. e963 – e967

Abstract

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Arthroscopic capsular release has emerged as a safe and reliable method for treating severe frozen shoulder in patients with significant loss of range of motion. This article describes a reproducible technique for arthroscopic 360° release of the shoulder performed in the lateral decubitus position.