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Subacromial Decompression Versus Diagnostic Arthroscopy for Shoulder Impingement
March 2025
Subacromial Decompression Versus Diagnostic Arthroscopy for Shoulder Impingement
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Subacromial decompression versus diagnostic arthroscopy for shoulder impingement: a 5-year follow-up of a randomised, placebo surgery controlled clinical trial
Br J Sports Med. 2021 Jan;55(2):99-107.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred ten patients with shoulder impingement syndrome were randomized to receive either arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) (n=59), diagnostic arthroscopy (n=63), or exercise therapy (n=71). The primary outcomes of interest were shoulder pain at rest and on arm activity, measured using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included Constant-Murley score, Simple Shoulder ...
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