Arthroscopic Treatment of Painful Snapping of the Scapula by using a New Superior Portal

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Shoulder pain; Painful snapping scapula; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000480482
• Lead Sponsor: Simon Bell

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-09-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Safety, ease and better access and visualisation to allow resection of the superomedial corner of the scapula[Single operative procedure and follow up average of 11.5 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction in pre-operative pain (VAS 0-10), the time to return to work and previous sporting activity[average 11.5 months followup]