Predictors of reintervention following hydrodistension as a treatment for adhesive capsulitis
Hydrodistension may be considered an effective treatment for adhesive capsulitis, with the majority of patients in our cohort not requiring further intervention. We identified predictors of reintervention, which may assist in patient counselling and treatment planning. Although the optimal first-line management for adhesive capsulitis remains uncertain, hydrodistension represents a cost-effective, widely accessible, and minimally invasive option. Further comparative studies are warranted to establish its place in the treatment algorithm.
Authors
- Paul Cowling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3656-8549)
- James S. H. Vun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4195-0403)
- Luke Budworth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2905-6011)
- Samir Asmar
- James P. Allen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7760-3921)
- Adrian Andronic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6645-146X)
Institutions
- Leeds General Infirmary (GB)
- York Hospital (GB)
- University of Leeds (GB)
- Bradford Royal Infirmary (GB)
- Airedale General Hospital (GB)
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (GB)
- Pinderfields Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bone & Joint Open
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.69.bjo-2025-0001.r1
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00