
Radiofrequency-based plasma microtenotomy added no benefits to decompression surgery

Radiofrequency-based plasma microtenotomy added no benefits to decompression surgery
Is radiofrequency treatment effective for shoulder impingement syndrome? A prospective randomized controlled study
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Nov;22(11):1488-94Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty patients treated with arthroscopic decompression for shoulder impingement syndrome were enrolled in this study to determine the impact of additional radiofrequency based plasma microtenotomy. Significant reductions were observed in pain in both groups by the third postoperative week and range of motion was better in all measurements by 1 year. No differences between the two groups were obse...
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