Best Practice Case Studies-Adhesive Capsulitis

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Dr. Rick Lawley discusses an ultrasound consult and procedure for shoulder pain and restricted movement. The patient has subacromial bursitis, supraspinatus tendinopathy, and adhesive capsulitis. No significant rotator cuff tears are seen. The ultrasound shows fluid around the biceps tendon and hyperemia in the rotator cuff interval. After confirming adhesive capsulitis, a capsular distension procedure is performed, injecting sterile saline to relieve pressure by rupturing the capsule when fluid enters with minimal resistance, as indicated by Doppler flow signals, providing patient relief from shoulder discomfort.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, CASE 50

Topic Shoulder

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3rd Edition, CASE 50

3rd Edition

Shoulder

ultrasound

shoulder pain

adhesive capsulitis

capsular distension

subacromial bursitis