Journal of Orthopaedics 30(9)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2022.02.008
13 abstracts were reviewed. From these abstracts, three full-text articles were obtained for final review. Results All the studies were analyzed in depth. Patients with no or minimal improvement with conservative treatment for at least 3 months underwent TAE. Pre and post embolisation visual analog score(VAS), shoulder range of motion(ROM) were noted. Any additional therapy was also taken into account. Significant improvement of the VAS score and shoulder ROM was noted immediately after surgery and maintained till final follow up at 24.5 months. Conclusion Resistant cases of adhesive capsulitis can be managed successfully with TAE. But ample evidence is lacking regarding the appropriate patient selection and efficacy of TAE as a sole management option of resistant AC.