Question 1

is shoulder manipulation under anesthesia effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes : For patients with frozen shoulders who have failed all other treatments, manipulation under anesthesia with or without arthroscopy is effective in regaining shoulder motion.  Must be done carefully because of the risk of fracturing the bone. Also immediate and sustained therapy is required to maintain the motion after the manipulation.

Question 2

how effective is shoulder manipulation under anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: Anesthesia for any joint manipulation allows the surgeon to move the joint around much more because it will not be limited secondary to pain. More scar tissue can be broken up this way.

Question 3

when is shoulder manipulation under anesthesia indicated?

Accepted Answer

Frozen shoulder: I have seen it done for a frozen shoulder.  It allows the surgeon to break-up scar tissue in a controlled fashion without resistance by the patient.

Question 4

is it common to get a fracture during shoulder manipulation under anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder MUA: Not common at all. Mua of the shoulder is quite straight forward.

Question 5

during a shoulder manipulation under anesthesia, can it dislocate? (had prior surgery for severe arthritis, trying to avoid replacement)
thank you

Accepted Answer

Possible: But unusual.
Trying to rotate and break up adhesions i suspect. Enhance mobility and range of motion for you.

Question 6

i'm scheduled for a shoulder manipulation under anesthesia tomorrow but i woke up with a sore throat. my dr may not get the message in time?

Accepted Answer

Call the procedure c: Call the center where the procedure is scheduled if you cannot reach the MD

Question 7

what is frozen shoulder manipulation like?

Accepted Answer

Not so bad: Manipulation under anesthesia is performed for a frozen shoulder that has failed to improve after many months.  Manipulation is designed to break up the scar tissue, and restore range of motion.  Most times, shoulder arthroscopy is performed as well to perform additional capsular releases and improve outcomes.  Pain is managed with narcotic pain meds, and most surgeons will recommend an interscalene block to further reduce post op pain.

Question 8

will shoulder manipulation worsen the  initial injury?

Accepted Answer

Rearly,but it could: All depend what was the initial injury.It could rearly happen that is why is done carefully and after the manipulation intraartcular injections of corticosteroid=anesthetic are given and program of pt is prescribed.

Question 9

what is a  frozen shoulder manipulation?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder is foceful : Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis is a condition in which the shoulder looses mobility and it could be mild or severe.When coservative treament has fail the surgeon can choose this modality of treament, it can be done with local or general anesthesia or a block, them the shoulder is forceful but careful manipulated in order to break the adhesions formed in the shoulder.

Question 10

what type of  anesthesia is done for shoulder arthroscopy?

Accepted Answer

General or regional: Shoulder arthroscopy may be done under general anesthesia, meaning that you would be completely asleep. It can also be done with nerve block (interscalene), where local anesthesia numbs the shoulder and sedation is given to help the patient relax and doze off during the procedure. Both are safe in experienced hands, but have different risks and benefits. Discuss with your anesthesiologist.

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During a shoulder manipulation under anesthesia, can it dislocate? (had prior surgery for severe arthritis, trying to avoid replacement) thank you

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I'm scheduled for a shoulder manipulation under anesthesia tomorrow but i woke up with a sore throat. my dr may not get the message in time?

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