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Coracohumeral Ligament‑related Shoulder Pain: Ultrasound‑guided Management
摘要
Purpose: The coracohumeral ligament (CHL) complex plays a crucial role in the shoulder's structure and function. This study focuses on CHL pathology in cases initially presented with shoulder pain and disability. We examine the outcomes of ultrasound‑guided interventions in managing this condition, along with a review of existing literature on the anatomy of shoulder and treatment of tendinopathy. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the ultrasound studies of 17 patients diagnosed with CHL pathology and associated shoulder pain. All patients received ultrasound‑guided interventions, including prolotherapy and platelet‑rich plasma injection. The pretreatment and first posttreatment symptoms were reviewed and analyzed according to visual analog scale (VAS) scores. Results: The etiology of CHL pathology in our case series included traumatic injury and tendinosis. Of the 17 patients, the mean pretreatment VAS score was 6.8/10, and the mean posttreatment VAS score was 3.5/10. In total, 10 (58.8%) patients reported >50% improvement after a single treatment session. Conclusion: CHL pathology should be recognized and considered in the diagnosis of shoulder pain. Ultrasound examination is a safe and effective means of obtaining a precise diagnosis and can be used for the treatment of CHL pathology.