Long-Term Outcomes Following Manipulation Under Anaesthetic for Patients with Frozen Shoulder

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Thomas Davies presents a study on the long-term outcomes of frozen shoulder treatment with manipulation under anesthetic (MUA) at Aintree Hospital, Liverpool. He discusses the lack of research on 10-year outcomes and the role of diabetes in disease severity. The study surveyed 398 shoulders treated from 1999 to 2010, with 240 datasets analyzed, showing sustained improvement in the Oxford Shoulder Score. Recurrence rates of frozen shoulder post-MUA were low, even among diabetic patients, suggesting true recurrence is rare. The study did not find an increased incidence of other shoulder pathologies linked to MUA, demonstrating its long-term safety and effectiveness. Audience questions focused on recurrence categorization and treatment alternatives, with Davies confirming that prior results reflect a need for careful interpretation of post-operative outcomes. The session concludes with commendations for the presentation.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-221436

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