However, patients who do not improve might respond well to manipulation and arthroscopic release. For the study, researchers examined 85 patients, 24 of which were treated operatively. Patients in both groups reported similar improvements on the Simple Shoulder Test after treatment.
Forward elevation and external rotation improved in both groups. Patients with diabetes had a lower final SST score after non-operative treatment than patients without diabetes. Younger patients and those with lower initial SST scores were more likely to undergo surgery.
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