Arthroscopic Capsulotomy vs Arthrographic Distention With Steroid in the Treatment of Primary Frozen Shoulder. A Randomized Study

Bergen Surgical Hospital1 site in 1 country100 target enrollmentDecember 2009

ConditionsAdhesive Capsulitis

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis
Sponsor: Bergen Surgical Hospital
Enrollment: 100
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Shoulder Function
Last Updated: 16 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare two different treatment regimens for primary frozen shoulder: Arthroscopic capsulotomy and arthrographic distention with steroid.

Detailed Description

Patients with primary frozen shoulder will be randomized to two different treatments and the outcome will be measured.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

December 2009

End Date

April 2012

Last Updated

16 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Bergen Surgical Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•The patient must have understood all information about the project and must have signed the informed consent letter about participation in the study including rehabilitation and follow-up
•The patients must have a history and clinical findings typical for primary frozen shoulder with globally reduced range of motion in the shoulder.
•External rotation 20 degrees or less
•Abduction 45 degrees or less
•The patients must not be in phase 1 (inflammation phase)
•Diabetics may be included
•MRI must be taken to exclude other reasons for stiffness