Nerve Hydrodissection for Impingement of the Suprascapular Nerve

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2015-03

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Shah, Neel
Clearfield, Daniel

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Nerve compressions are common clinical presentations. In this case study, the ability for nerve hydrodissection, a non-surgical technique for the release of a compressed nerve, is established. This patient had a compression of the suprascapular nerve in the posterior shoulder. The patient failed traditional non-operative therapies such as physical therapy and corticosteroid injections prior to this procedure. Immediately after the procedure, the patient noticed a significant decrease in pain with an increase in ROM, and was able to complete physical therapy to maintain a pain free ROM. Therefore, this case study demonstrates that nerve hydrodissection can be a viable non-surgical option for compressed nerves refractory to traditional options.

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Research Appreciation Day Award Winner - 2015 Russ Jenkins Memorial Research Award - Surgery Department
Research Appreciation Day Award Winner - 2015 Medical Student Government Association - Best in 4th Year

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