Key result
Arthroscopic decompression yielded good or excellent results in 83.1% of patients compared to 81.1% for open decompression, with patient satisfaction at 88.3% and 94.3% respectively.
Why the study?
Does arthroscopic decompression improve outcomes compared to open decompression in patients with subacromial impingement?
Cohort (n=106)
Does arthroscopic decompression improve outcomes compared to open decompression in patients with subacromial impingement?
Absolute Event Rate: 83.1% vs 81.1%
Arthroscopic and open decompression yield similar rates of good or excellent results for subacromial impingement, independent of associated shoulder pathologies.
An analysis of the follow-up results of 53 patients treated by an arthroscopic decompression (AD) and 53 patients treated by an open decompression (OD) is presented. Patients were evaluated pre- and postoperatively with the UCLA Shoulder Rating Scale, which includes an assessment of pain, function, range of motion, strength, and patient satisfaction. After an average of 20.1 months for the AD group and 27.3 months for the OD group, good or excellent results were found in 83.1% in the AD group and in 81.1% in the OD group. Patient satisfaction was 88.3% (AD) compared with 94.3% (OD). Results of decompression in both groups were not influenced by associated pathologies (acromioclavicular degeneration, frozen shoulder, calcified tendinitis, rotator cuff lesions).
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Holsbeeck et al. (1992) conducted a cohort in Subacromial impingement (n=106). Arthroscopic decompression vs. Open decompression was evaluated on Good or excellent results on the UCLA Shoulder Rating Scale. Arthroscopic decompression yielded good or excellent results in 83.1% of patients compared to 81.1% for open decompression, with patient satisfaction at 88.3% and 94.3% respectively.
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