Open AccessEvaluation of Coraco-Humeral Ligament Thickness in Adhesive Capsulitis – A Case Control Study
Author(s) -
S A Karthikeyan,
S Arul Pragassame,
B Srinivasan
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
ymer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.103
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 0044-0477
DOI - 10.37896/ymer21.04/01
Subject(s) - capsulitis , medicine , range of motion , external rotation , internal rotation , adhesive , orthodontics , frozen shoulder , surgery , materials science , composite material , mechanical engineering , layer (electronics) , engineering
Background: Coracohumeral ligament thickness plays an important role in maintaining shoulder range of motion and stability. It is essential to evaluate its thickness and also to find out its role in limiting shoulder range of motion in adhesive capsulitis. Aim of the study is to evaluate the coracohumeral thickness in adhesive capsulitis by ultrasonic scan and also to find out the relationship of its thickness with shoulder abduction and external rotation range of motion. Study design: Case – control study. Sixty-seven adhesive capsulitis patients and age and BMI matched controls were selected. The coracohumeral thickness was evaluated by ultrasound scanning. Shoulder abduction and external rotation range of motion was also recorded. The coracohumeral ligament thickness was compared between groups by independent sample ‘t’ test. The relationship between coracohumeral ligament thickness and shoulder abduction and external rotation was studied by Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Result: The mean coracohumeral thickness was 2.940.14 mm in adhesive capsulitis and it was significantly higher than in controls, mean = 1.92 0.19 mm